Top 5 Christian Films of 2017

Top 5 Christian Films of 2017

Each film of this list communicates themes of faith, love, and hope in unique ways and includes casts of talented actors. Whatever kind of movies you like to watch, there is likely one for you.

5. The Star

The Star is a light-hearted film that tells the story of Jesus' birth from the perspective of the animals who were present, voiced by a host of talented actors.

Ryan Duncan notes, "Thanks to a grand ensemble of voice actors, The Star becomes an upbeat Christmas story the whole family can appreciate. Children will be delighted by the animated shenanigans and adults can rest easy through this perfectly palatable movie experience."

4. A Question of Faith

Characters from different walks of life end up crossing paths in this drama with spiritual themes. From health problems to car accidents to hopes for the future, these characters' lives intersect in ways that are ultimately shown to be all part of God's plan.

Christian Hamaker notes, "Viewers who responded to God's Not Dead and Do You Believe? get another providential plot in A Question of Faith, which works despite somewhat awkwardly incorporating texting-and-driving and organ donation into its story of sanctification and salvation."

3. Same Kind of Different As Me

Ron Hall, the main character of this film, seems to have it all: a good job, enough money, a great family, but this charmed life quickly falls apart when Ron's wife, Debbie, discovers he has been having an affair. Despite her grief, Debbie wants to salvage their marriage and drags Ron along to a local homeless shelter where she ministers. It is in this homeless shelter that Ron meets a man who is part of God's plan to change his heart.

This film "reminds us that we are all treasured members of God's human family," writes Ryan Duncan.

2. All Saints

All Saints is also based on a true story. Pastor Michael Spurlock has been newly appointed to lead a small church in rural Tennessee, but that is only the beginning of his adventure. Although the congregation is small and located in small town, God has big things planned for Spurlock and this group of believers.

Ryan Duncan notes: "Artfully blending family-friendly entertainment with deeply personal questions of faith, All Saints not only succeeds as a compelling movie, but also demonstrates what the Church can accomplish when fully invested in a community."

1. The Case for Christ

The Case for Christ is based on the true story of popular Christian author and apologist Lee Strobel who was once an atheist journalist and who wrote a book of the same title.

Strobel starts off attempting to disprove the Resurrection of Jesus, but gets more than he bargained for in the process.

"The latest entry from Pure Flix Entertainment, The Case for Christ breaks the mold of Christian films, delivering a rich and compelling narrative along with the steadfast message of Christ's love," writes Ryan Duncan.