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Top 5 Movies for Kids Who Love Jesus
Movie Knight Editorial Team ·
Bring Bible stories to life and explore themes of faith, courage, and sacrifice. This list includes animated adventures, biblical epics, and classic allegories perfect for starting conversations about faith at home.
What are the best movies for kids who love Jesus? Animated Bible stories, epic retellings of biblical events, and allegorical tales that reflect Christian themes are wonderful options for families of faith.
These films can be a powerful and accessible way to engage with the Bible and Christian teachings. From the gentle retelling of the nativity in The Star to the grand scale of The Ten Commandments, movies can bring scripture to life, making ancient stories feel immediate and personal.
Choose tonight’s movie
Quick picks
- Best for young children: The Star
- Best for understanding the Gospel: The King of Kings
- Best for courage: David
- Best for Old Testament epic: The Ten Commandments
- Best for allegory: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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The full list
No. 1
The Star
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The First Christmas
The Star
This PG-rated animated film tells the story of the nativity from the perspective of a brave donkey named Bo. Parents should be aware of some chases and peril involving animals, as well as a menacing "evil king" character. The Star works best for kids 4 and up.
No. 2
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The Story of Jesus
The King of Kings
In this upcoming PG-rated animated film, a father tells his son the story of Jesus, sparking an imaginative journey through the Gospel. The movie will include depictions of the crucifixion and other moments of tension from biblical events. The King of Kings works best for kids 7 and up.
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Shepherd, Poet, King
David
This animated PG-rated musical tells the story of David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd to his legendary confrontation with Goliath. Be prepared for the confrontation with a giant character and some mild peril during battle scenes. David works best for kids 7 and up.
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The Ten Commandments
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The Story of Moses
The Ten Commandments
Cecil B. DeMille's G-rated epic vividly portrays the life of Moses, from his rescue as a baby to leading his people to freedom. The film includes portrayals of slavery and visually dramatic plagues that could be upsetting for younger viewers. The Ten Commandments works best for kids 8 and up.
No. 5
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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An Allegory of Faith
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Four siblings discover a magical land and join the noble lion Aslan to defeat an evil witch in this PG-rated fantasy. The film contains fantasy violence with swords, intense battle scenes, and moments of peril. The Chronicles of Narnia works best for kids 7 and up.
Author C.S. Lewis, a devout Christian, wrote the character of Aslan as a picture of Christ. The lion's sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection to save Narnia from evil directly parallel the story of Jesus, providing a rich topic for family discussion.
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A note for parents
Movies can be a powerful tool for discipleship at home. The films on this list provide visual context for familiar Bible stories and introduce complex theological ideas like sacrifice, faith, and redemption in an accessible way. Use them as a springboard for meaningful conversations about what you believe and why.
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