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Plot Summary:
During the first century A.D., Judah Ben-Hur is a young Hebrew prince who is thrown into slavery by the Romans after a tragic accident. He sets out to win his way back to his home on a heroic journey of discovery. Judah's love for a beautiful slave girl is threatened by the bitter conflict dividing two former friends, and his triumph is set against the backdrop of the historic struggle between a captive people and a mighty empire.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 950
Genere: Animation, Drama, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: epic, exciting, uplifting, serious, captivating, christian film
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Muhammad: The Last Prophet (2002)
Plot Summary:
More than fourteen centuries ago, Mecca was filled with gambling, drunkenness, slavery, the mistreatment of women, and greed. The holy Ka'bah was littered with idol gods. Pilgrims came by the thousands to worship them. Quarysh, Mecca's ruling body, reveled in the their good fortune but cared little for the welfare of the pilgrims of Arabia.Against this dismal scene, a man named Muhammad (pbuh) retreated to a cave high above Mecca to pray. The events that transpired in that cave changed the course of human history.This is the story of the blessings of Muhammad (pbuh) - The Last Prophet.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: sincere, serious, islamic, captivating, realistic
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El Cid: The Legend (2003)
Plot Summary:
Rodrigo's life as a child was a noble and happy one, he entered school at a young age. Often he went on adventures with his best friend Sancho and often visited his beloved one Jimena, the daughter of the count of Gormaz. His happiness did not last forever, after the death of the King Fernando, Rodrigo is seen wrapped in a world of plots and conspiracies that to will put an end to the life of Sancho and the consequent coronation of the infant Alfonso. All of a sudden, Rodrigo loses all that that he has acquired, his best friend and the love of its beloved one, and is unjustly exiled to Castile without honor!.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 984
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Biography, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Spain
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, captivating, stylized, anime
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Our Friend, Martin (1999)
Plot Summary:
What begins as a routine class project for a diverse group of sixth-graders turns into a magical, time-traveling adventure they'll never forget! Authentic historical footage of Martin Luther King Jr. is blended with colorful animation as the students learn about - and actually meet - the civil rights leader who challenged all Americans to turn his dream of freedom into reality. Produced in association with the King family, "Our Friend, Martin" features an unprecedented all-star voice cast and a hot hit soundtrack with music performed by top contemporary artists and classic Motown greats. It's a fun, new way for your family to share Dr. King's inspiring message of hope and courage that changed the course of our nation's history.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: semi serious, feel good, stylized, captivating
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Heidi (1995)
Plot Summary:
After charming her reclusive grandfather and falling in love with the beautiful mountain he calls home, Heidi is uprooted and sent to Frankfurt where she befriends Klara, a young girl confined to a wheelchair.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 335
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 47 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, touching, feel good, serious, realistic, crying, cult film
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SuperBook (1981)
Plot Summary:
Superbook, also known as Animated Parent and Child Theatre, is an anime television series initially produced by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States and more recently solely produced by CBN for global distribution and broadcast. The series chronicled the events of the Bible's Old and New Testaments in its 52 episode run. The first 26 episodes aired from October 1, 1981 to March 29, 1982. The series returned as Superbook II with 26 episodes to air from April 4, 1983 to September 26, 1983. Between both series in the first run was the companion series The Flying House. The Christian Broadcasting Network is currently producing a new Superbook series and has released fourteen episodes. The original series was broadcast on TV Tokyo, Fuji Television, and on various local stations across Japan, achieving good ratings during its broadcast run. The English version was aired on CBN Cable, and in syndication. It was previously seen on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, but is currently off the schedule.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 386
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, History, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, biblical, exciting, serious, captivating, contemplative
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The Greatest Miracle (2011)
Plot Summary:
The story is focused on three characters who are in crisis: Monica, Mr Chema and Ms Cata. When they feel the necessity of going to church they meet wach other and their lifes change. Under the tutelage of guardian angels, they will understand the true meaning of the Mass, the constant struggle between good and evil and the triumph of faith and hope.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 400
Genere: Animation, Drama
Country: Mexico
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: sentimental, uplifting, serious, emotional, anime, computer animated
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The Flying House (1982)
Plot Summary:
Corky, Angey, and Justin are playing hide and seek in the woods when a sudden storm appears and they come upon a house in the woods. They go inside and meet Professor Bumble and his Solar Ion Robot, SIR. They discover the house is a flying time machine and a sudden mishap send them into the past where they end up witnessing events from The Bible's New Testament as they keep trying to get home.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 180
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, History, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, exciting, serious
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The Ten Commandments (2007)
Plot Summary:
This vibrantly animated feature recounts the biblical epic of the Hebrew prophet Moses and the Ten Commandments. Led by the word of God, Moses challenges the ominous Egyptian pharaoh, performs miracles and guides the chosen people on a 40-year journey through the desert to free them from captivity and lead them to the Promised Land.
IMDB Rating: 2.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Family, History
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: biblical, feel good, semi serious, captivating, exciting, light, christian film, anime, independent film, epic
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The 3 Wise Men (2003)
Plot Summary:
A brilliantly animated adaptation of the classic Christian story, 3 WISE MEN features the voices of Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen, and Mexican television star Jaci Velasquez. Created by the same artists who animated FANTASIA 2000, HERCULES, and TARZAN, the family-friendly film artfully brings to life the journey of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar--the Three Kings who traveled to baby Jesus' birthplace under the guidance of the Star of Bethlehem.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 452
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: France, Spain
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, epic, captivating, stylized, biblical, anime, serious, contemplative
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Return to Oz (1964)
Plot Summary:
Rather than adapt a later or create a new Oz story, this production has Dorothy still in posession of the shoes, and she clings to an apple tree during a tornado which takes her back to Oz. The Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion (using the names created for the nearly-abstract television series, Tales of the Wizard of Oz, from which this was derived) have had their MGM gifts destroyed by the restored Wicked Witch, and the four proceed to the Wizard for help, who is ineffectual as usual.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 192
Genere: Animation, Family, Musical, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 51 min
Plot tags: exciting, sincere, atmospheric, touching, feel good, serious, corny
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VeggieTales: Duke and the Great Pie War (2005)
Plot Summary:
When the armies of Rhubarb go to battle against the Kingdom of Scone, The Great Pie War breaks out and things get really messy. Sweet Petunia, a charming young rhubarb, is forced to flee her homeland and live in a tree stump in a foreign land. When the Duke learns of the Princess's plight, he risks his life to help her and learns that true love means thinking of others first. Filled with serf music, Three Dog Knights, hurling catapults of slime and loads of silliness, Duke and the Great Pie War delivers a royal lesson in loving your family. Plus, Laura the Carrot stars in Baby Sitter In DeNile - a charming retelling of the story of Miriam and Moses.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 287
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: funny, light, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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Moonbeam Bear and His Friends (2008)
Plot Summary:
The Moonbear and his friends experience funny and exciting adventures in their forest.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 91
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: Germany
Duration: 71 min
Plot tags: touching, semi serious, humorous, captivating, anime, 3d animation
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Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)
Plot Summary:
Get ready as Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the rest of the Veggies set sail on a whale of an adventure in Big Idea's first full-length, 3-D animated feature film. This is the story of Jonah and the Whale as you've never seen it before - a story where we learn that one of the best gifts you can give - or get - is a second chance.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: christian film, feel good, humorous, witty, semi serious, biblical, cult classic, hilarious, independent film, computer animated
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Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)
Plot Summary:
In this animated retelling of the story from the Bible's Book of Genesis, Joseph's gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat inspires jealousy in his brothers.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Biography, Drama, Family, History, Musical
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: christian film, serious, biblical, sad, feel good, 2d animation
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Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (2005)
Plot Summary:
Now, we find the rowdy extraterrestrial getting used to life with his new ohana. However, a malfunction in the ultimate creation of Dr. Jumba soon emerges, which reinstates his destructive programming and threatens to both ruin his friendship with Lilo and to short him out for good!.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 68 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, touching, not serious, captivating, cult classic, 2d animation
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Bionicle: Mask of Light (2003)
Plot Summary:
With darkness encroaching on the island of Mata Nui, the only hope for the survival of the islanders rests with two Matoran villagers, who must find the seventh Toa and deliver to him the fabled Mask of Light.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Crime, Family, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA, Denmark
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious
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Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006)
Plot Summary:
King Randolph sends for his cousin Duchess Rowena to help turn his daughters, Princess Genevieve and her 11 sisters, into better ladies. But the Duchess takes away all the sisters fun, including the sisters favorite pastime: dancing.Thinking all hope is lost they find a secret passageway to a magical land were they can dance the night away.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: feel good, light, colorful, sweet, touching, captivating, entertaining, computer animated, fairy tale, humorous
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Barbie as the Island Princess (2007)
Plot Summary:
Barbie plays Rosella in this new musical film. Shipwrecked as a child, Rosella grows up on the island under the watchful eyes of her loving animal friends. The arrival of Prince Antonio leads Rosella and her furry pals to explore civilization and ultimately save the kingdom by uncovering a secret plot.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: feel good, light, captivating, entertaining, fairy tale, computer animated, exciting, semi serious, exotic
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The Velveteen Rabbit (2009)
Plot Summary:
A lonely boy wins over his distant father and strict grandmother with help from a brave velveteen rabbit whose one wish is to become a real rabbit someday.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 824
Genere: Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, light, anime, fairy tale, humorous, serious, stylized
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An Easter Carol (2004)
Plot Summary:
An adoption of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol translated into a Christian retelling for Easter with the Veggie Tales characters.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 438
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 49 min
Plot tags: christian film, computer animated, exciting, touching, feel good, semi serious, humorous
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The Miracle Maker (1999)
Plot Summary:
A mother and father in search of help for their sick daughter cross paths with an extraordinary carpenter named Jesus, who has devoted his life to spreading God's word. An amazing miracle brings to light the true meaning of Christ, and the sacrifices he endured for the deliverance of mankind. A compelling story of faith, trust, and devotion.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Biography, Drama, History
Country: Russia, UK
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: uplifting, biblical, touching, captivating, epic, christian film, spiritual, educational, serious, emotional
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The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Plot Summary:
This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers named Moses and Ramses, one born of royal blood, and one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, and the other the chosen leader of his people! Their final confrontation will forever change their lives and the world.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 143000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: biblical, uplifting, captivating, christian film, exciting, fairy tale, stylized, cliffhanger, spiritual, inspirational
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The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1979)
Plot Summary:
This emmy award winner for Best Animated Special is based on the first tale of C.S. Lewis' acclaimed children's books, "The Chronicles of Narnia." When four children pass through a special wardrobe closet, they discover the kingdom of Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures. But an evil witch's spell has cast Narnia into eternal winter. Fearing that an ancient prophecy has come true, and that the children are Narnia's chosen rulers, the witch tricks their youngest brother into betraying his family. Now, only Aslan, noble lion and King of the Woods, can help them defeat the witch, restore springtime to Narnia... and claim their rightful places on the throne.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: mystical, sentimental, mythical, feel good, humorous, semi serious, 2d animation
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A Fox's Tale (2008)
Plot Summary:
The film is about Little Vuk, the son of the legendary fox who proves its excellent mind and courage.
IMDB Rating: 1.3
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family
Country: UK, Hungary
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: exciting, semi serious, captivating, light, entertaining, anime, 3d animation
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The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze (2001)
Plot Summary:
When the dinosaur families get trapped in a valley by an ice storm, one family of "spike tail" dinosaurs volunteers to leave since they consume more food than the others. Meanwhile, the young dinos and a new adult dinosaur named Mr. Thicknose, head out to bring back their friend Spike, who has left his friends to be with members of his own species.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, exciting, captivating, 2d animation
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The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the Limit (2009)
Plot Summary:
A sudden storm leaves Berry Bitty City with a gigantic problem. Strawberry Shortcake and her friends will have to move their whole tiny town unless they find a way to safely remove a huge boulder that threatens everything they hold dear.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 136
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, light, anime, exciting, sentimental, semi serious
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The Lion of Judah (2011)
Plot Summary:
Upon learning that Judah has been trapped in the clutches of the townspeople and faces the possibility of being the sacrifice at the annual Festival, the stable mates leave their cozy barn and embark on an adventure to find and free their friend.
IMDB Rating: 3.4
IMDB Votes: 686
Genere: Animation
Country: USA, South Africa
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, computer animated, feel good, entertaining, christian film, anime, 3d animation
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Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods (2014)
Plot Summary:
In order to wipe out the Gaulish village by any means necessary, Caesar plans to absorb the villagers into Roman culture by having an estate built next to the village to start a new Roman colony.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, exciting, feel good, light, 3d animation, fairy tale, not serious, computer animated, parody
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Care Bears: Oopsy Does It! (2007)
Plot Summary:
While villain Grizzle plots against the Care Bears, it is up to Oopsy Bear to come to their rescue.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 215
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: semi serious, feel good, humorous, light, anime, computer animated
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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
Plot Summary:
As a wild stallion travels across the frontiers of the Old West, he befriends a young human and finds true love with a mare.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 83000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Western
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: inspirational, feel good, touching, sentimental, emotional, light, exciting, sweet, anime, realistic