9 Must-See Christian Movies Based on Books + Where to Watch Them

This remarkable story follows the real life of Pastor Greg Laurie. He’s raised by a struggling mother in the 1970s, and the ministry he joins — which later becomes known as the ‘Jesus Revolution’ — takes off. At a time when many are resorting to “self-discovery” as a coping mechanism for their struggles, Greg and his girlfriend, Cathe, soon find themselves at the helm of the greatest spiritual awakening of the twentieth century as they long for something more — the truth of who God is. What follows is a powerful tale of an extraordinary time of mass revival, renewal and reconciliation for thousands of unlikely believers.

Based on the incredible true story, this heartwarming tale follows a homeless and illiterate Michael Oher, after he gets picked up off the streets by a wealthy Evangelical family of four. Slowly, they introduce him to football, higher education, the power of faith and an unconditional love that Michael never thought was possible. An astonishing, touching faith-centered saga about family.

Readers are taken back to 1850 in this swoon-worthy historical romance set in California’s gold country. Angel has been used and abused by men, but that all changes when she meets Michael Hosea. Michael believes he was called by God to marry Angel and give her a much better life. But will Angel be able to leave her traumatic past behind and open her heart to love and faith?

This heartbreaking story follows Jamie Sullivan — the daughter of the town reverend — and resident bad boy Landon. After being forced into community service, Landon finds himself suddenly spending all of his time with Jamie, who could not be more different than him. But Jamie has a shocking secret, and Landon might not survive after he learns it.

An emotional story of true love and hope after heartache follows beloved Christian singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp and the journey he embarks on after losing his wife, Melissa just three months after their wedding. Despite his grief, God called him to pick up his guitar, and he soon penned his hit song, I Still Believe — which went on to inspire millions of listeners around the world. As he continues following his purpose and the calling on his life, he soon discovers just how faithful and dependable God really is.

Unforgettable characters and a romantic love story come to life in this swoon-worthy tale. After getting left at the altar five hours before her wedding, celebrity marriage counselor and author Kate Lawrence’s life begins to fall apart. Enter the dashing Lucas Wright, who shows up and offers to marry her in order to help keep Kate’s reputation intact. But real sparks fly when they stop pretending and start playing for keeps.

Filled with lovable characters and jaw-dropping miracles, this novel tells the incredible true story of Annabel Beam, who spent most of her childhood in and out of hospitals with a rare, incurable digestive disorder. But one day while outside playing with her sisters, she fell three stories headfirst into a hollowed-out tree. While unconscious in the tree, she visits Heaven. Upon being rescued and transported to the hospital, she defies all odds when she is inexplicably cured of her chronic ailment. A chilling tale that proves Heaven is real.

In her latest tale, beloved bestselling author Karen Kingsbury delivers heart-­tugging emotion. When a storm brews over Indiana on the day Elizabeth Baxter’s daughter Kari is supposed to marry Tim Jacobs, Elizabeth feels something bad is about to happen. At the same time, Kari’s sisters, Ashley and Brooke, have lost faith in their family. When the storm gets worse, their strength is tested and truths come to light.

After 4-year-old Colton has emergency surgery, he shares his unbelievable tales of his time in Heaven and impossible-to-know details about his deceased great-grandfather. Soon Colton’s parents can’t help but believe there is something real and authentic about his story. What follows is a battle of family, faith and finding out just how powerful God really is.