Holy Week is an important time for silence, reflection, and connection with the family at home.

Take a break from all the work and spend time with your loved ones by watching films that teach a valuable lesson about faith, love, and hope. 

From heartwarming gems to Bible-based films and even true-to-life stories, here are some of the best uplifting movies to watch during Lent.

The Passion of The Christ (2004)

Mel Gibson directs this film and features the last 12 hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life. It starts at the Garden of Gethsemane for Jesus' Last Supper to Judas' betrayal to his arrest within the city walls of Jerusalem. There, the leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy, and his trial results in his condemnation to death.

Soul Surfer (2011) 

The film is based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, a champion surfer who was attacked by a shark in her early teens and lost almost all of her left arm. Refusing to give up, she plans to return to competition, although questions about her future continue to trouble her. Upon seeing the devastation in Thailand caused by the 2004 tsunami, Bethany discovers a greater purpose: to make a difference in the lives of others.

Heaven is for Real (2014) 

'Heaven is for real' follows the story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son Colton's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world. Colton claims to have visited Heaven during a near-death experience. Colton recounts the details of his incredible journey with childlike innocence and speaks matter-of-factly about things that happened before his birth - things he couldn't possibly know.

Miracles from Heaven (2016)

 
Miracles From Heaven" is based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy (Jennifer Garner) discovers that her 10-year-old daughter Anna (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter's healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident, an extraordinary miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue, leaving medical specialists mystified, her family restored, and their community inspired.

Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

 
Hacksaw Ridge is the extraordinary true story of WWII medic Desmond Doss, played by Andrew Garfield, who miraculously saved in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII 75 men in hours without firing or carrying a gun.

The Shack (2017) 

Mack Phillips (Sam Worthington) experiences a family tragedy that sends him into deep despair and doubts about his core convictions. Having a faith crisis, he travels to the shack and meets two people that will help him restore his faith and learns forgiveness. 

Breakthrough (2019)

 
John (Marcel Ruiz), Joyce Smith's (Chrissy Metz)  adopted son, tragically perishes after falling through the ice of a frozen lake in Missouri. Rescuers get John back to the surface after he has been submerged for more than 15 minutes, and they immediately take him to the closest hospital. The 14-year-old child is still fighting for his life as Joyce, her husband, and their pastor remain by his bedside and hope for a miracle even though doctors fear the worst.

I Still Believe (2020) 

Based on the life of Christian singer-songwriter Jeremy Camp (KJ Apa) , "I Still Believe" looks into a love deepened by faith. The film's title is also the song the artist wrote for his wife, who was already suffering from an incurable disease before they decided to get married.

Penguin Bloom (2021) 

Inspired by the story of Samantha Bloom played by Naomi Watts, The film follows the story of her accident in Thailand, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. A year later, her children bring home an injured magpie they have found. She cautiously approaches the magpie and begins to get acquainted with the new family member.

Dog Gone (2023) 

Based on the true story of a father and son who repair their fractured relationship during a forced hike on the Appalachian trail to find their beloved lost dog.