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Plot Summary:
Faced with a sobering death sentence of execution by lethal injection, a convicted murderer and former prostitute embraces religion, marries a prison minister and focuses on making the most of her last days on Earth.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 85
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
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Manners of Dying (2004)
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Kevin Barlow (Roy Dupuis) will die on schedule and according to regulations. Harry Parlington (Serge Houde), director of the Cantos execution facility, intends to make sure of it. However Barlow chooses to go, be it calmly or fighting to the end, Parlington feels confident that he and his team can deal with the situation. When Barlow makes an unusual final request, a strange duel ensues between the condemned man and the prison director. In this struggle there can be no winner or loser, only two men faced with doubts and difficult choices to make.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 220
Genere: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 104 min
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All the King's Horses (1977)
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A young couple begins to apply scriptural principles to their relationship, they discover how Christ can bring healing to their shattered marriage.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 62
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: christian film, independent film
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The Witness Goes Out (1992)
Plot Summary:
Dramatic sequel to The Witness At Your Door. A lifelong Jehovah's Witness finds freedom from the bondage of the Watchtower Society and in the process discovers the truth behind their stand on blood transfusions and their history of false prophecies. Leo Stern was first featured as the militant elder in the video The Witness at Your Door, a dramatic presentation of how innocent people become involved with the Watchtower Society. In this exciting sequel, Elder Leo must face the painful truth of a life shipwreck on the rocks of misguided religious zeal and false teaching. Can a life-long Jehovah's Witness, hardened by heretical doctrines and beliefs, find freedom from the bondage of the Watchtower Society? Is it possible for someone like Leo Stern to open his heart to the Gospel and acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior?.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 9
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min
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Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006)
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This highly acclaimed feature film on Pope John Paul II was filmed on location in Italy and Poland. Focusing on the papacy of John Paul and the tremendous impact he had on the Church and the world, Karol: The Pope, The Man stars actor Piotr Adamczyk in a deeply moving portrayal of the beloved pontiff. It is the powerful true story of a charismatic spiritual leader who helped bring down Communism, renewed the life of the Church, greatly impacted youth worldwide with love for Christ, and a Pope who reached out to other religions and world leaders with a message of peace and love. Also stars Raoul Bova (Saint Francis), Michele Placido (Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth) and Adriana Asti as Mother Teresa. The beautiful film score is by legendary film composer Ennio Morricone.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: Italy, Poland, Canada
Duration: 155 min
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Promised a Miracle (1988)
Plot Summary:
True story of a couple charged with manslaughter when their rejection of modern medicine in favor of religion to treat their diabetic child resulted in his death.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 181
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
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Fall from Grace (1990)
Plot Summary:
Fall from Grace is a drama, concerning the lives of Jim Bakker and his then-wife, Tammy Faye Bakker Messner during the 1980s, and starred Kevin Spacey and Bernadette Peters. This made-for-television movie aired on NBC on April 29, 1990. Jim Bakker (Kevin Spacey) establishes a large televangelical empire in the 1980s, including Heritage Village. However, they are removed from P.T.L, the ministry that they had established in 1987. Mr. Bakker was sentenced to prison on fraud and conspiracy charges. Not shown in the movie is the subsequent divorce, in 1992, of the Bakkers. Bernadette Peters, as Tammy Faye Bakker, sings several gospel songs, among them "Amazing Grace", "God Rides on the Wings of Love", and "His Eye is on the Sparrow". Peter Matz arranged the music.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 249
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
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Convicts 4 (1962)
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This movie is about the progression of John Resko's (Ben Gazzara) character as he is commuted from the death sentence for killing a man to life in prison. Not only is he transferred to a new facility, but his guard (Stuart Whitman), who believes that man can be rehabilitated, has requested a transfer from death row.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 504
Genere: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: black and white, independent film, realistic, semi serious, psychotronic, classic noir
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Speaking in Tongues (2018)
Plot Summary:
A lonely college student grieving the loss of his mother has found purpose in a local megachurch. When a young pastor invites him to Chicago for a summer internship evangelizing the 'lost', his new faith is put to the test.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 29
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating
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Paul: The Emissary (1997)
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Robert Marcarelli - In this impressive drama, starring Gary Cooper, we follow Saul the angry zealot to Paul the servant of Christ, who will pay any price to bring his message to the world. - Garry Cooper, Leon Lissek, Kermit Christman.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 89
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 51 min
Plot tags: christian film, biblical, independent film
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In His Steps (1964)
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A priest challenges the members of his congregation to not just go to church every Sunday, but to actually follow in Jesus's footsteps in their daily lives. From Charles M. Sheldon's book that launched the saying "What would Jesus Do?.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 47
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 73 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Faith of Our Fathers (2015)
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With the Vietnam War raging in 1969, two young fathers report for duty. A man of great faith and a doubtful cynic. A quarter-century later, their sons, Wayne and John Paul (David A.R. White and Kevin Downes), meet as strangers. Guided by handwritten letters from their fathers from the battlefield, they embark on an unforgettable journey to The Wall-the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Along the way, they discover the devastation of war cannot break the love of a father for his son.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 722
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: touching, psychological, captivating, disgusting, christian film
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The Witness At Your Door (1989)
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A dramatic presentation of how innocent people become ensnared by the Watchtower Society. An inside look at how the Jehovah's Witnesses recruit, brainwash, and train new members.The Witness at Your Door is a compelling, fast-moving drama which presents an inside look at how the Jehovah's Witnesses recruit, train and exercise mind-control over their members. Based on true-life experiences, this powerful and humorous DVD follows one man's story from beginning to end. Joe Simpson becomes a convert to the "Watchtower Society" at a vulnerable time in his life. But he is eventually freed from the organization after the real Jesus of the Bible is presented to him by a caring Christian. When you watch this DVD, we know you will want to see the exciting sequel, The Witness Goes Out.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 17
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Thin Ice (1988)
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Vince, a college student, loves the mountains, skiing and fun, so an invitation to Lake Tahoe is a no-brain-er... HOWEVER, the trip includes people from a church group, and six strong sets of opinions about God soon collide. Vince's weekend of fun is threatened as tensions rise and sparks fly. This thought provoking drama combines plenty of action and humor both on and off the slopes.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 29
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 59 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Clemency (2019)
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Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: psychological, rough, bleak, suspenseful, disturbing, compassionate, dark, social, black cinema
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Joni (1979)
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Based on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth and finds strength in her new Christian faith.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 361
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: christian film, independent film
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God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018)
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Pastor Dave responds to the unimaginable tragedy of having his church, located on the grounds of the local university, burned down.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: christian film, captivating, realistic, psychological, rough, disturbing, independent film
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The Case for Christ (2017)
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Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: christian film, biblical, disturbing, psychological, thought provoking, captivating, inspirational, spiritual
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The Execution of Private Slovik (1974)
Plot Summary:
The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the Civil War.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min
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Luther (1974)
Plot Summary:
A man's view cause a rift between peasants and the church.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 474
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: UK, Canada, USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: independent film, serious, realistic, contemplative, talky, period drama
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Crossed Over (2002)
Plot Summary:
Based on the book Crossed Over: A Murder/A Memoir by Beverly Lowry, Crossed Over tells the true story of a woman, Beverly Lowry, who after the tragic hit-and-run death of her teenage son, sinks into a deep depression. Lowry and her supportive husband struggle to cope with this devastating loss. Lowry forms an unusual friendship with the first and only woman executed while on death row in Texas, Karla Faye Tucker, a friendship that puts great pressure on her marriage. Through this friendship, she is able to come to terms with unresolved personal issues and rediscover the simple joy in living and her marriage.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 436
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, touching, serious, thought provoking, emotional, realistic
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Born Again (1978)
Plot Summary:
Having been imprisoned for his part in the Watergate scandal, Charles Colson undergoes a religious conversion.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 163
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Man of God (2021)
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Exiled unjustly, convicted without trial, slandered without cause. Man of God depicts the trials and tribulations of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, as he bears the unjust hatred of his enemies while preaching the Word of God.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: Greece
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: realistic, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing, spiritual, smart, disgusting, touching
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Wesley (2009)
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The year is 1732. John Wesley, an irritatingly self-righteous instructor at Oxford is offered the chance to go to the new colony of Georgia, where he hopes to preach to the Indians. John struggles with his failure and fears and is finally experiences the peace he longed for: "I felt my heart strangely warmed." Wesley begins to preach about his experience of saving faith, but is turned out of most churches in London. Despite opposition, mob violence that seeks to break up their meetings, Wesley and his "Methodies" establish social ministries to the poor that transformed the face of England. Today, almost 75 million people worldwide trace their spiritual heritage back to John Wesley.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 128
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing
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Sheffey (1977)
Plot Summary:
The life and works of 19th-century circuit rider Robert S. Sheffey.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 307
Genere: Biography, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 137 min
Plot tags: christian film, independent film
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Hell and Mr Fudge (2012)
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Hell and Mr. Fudge is an 2012 American drama film directed by Jeff Wood and written by Brian Phillip Stoddard. Based on a true story, the film stars Mackenzie Astin as Edward Fudge, an Alabama preacher who has been hired to determine the existence of hell.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 215
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: christian film, uplifting, thought provoking, realistic, serious, independent film
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Let There Be Light (2017)
Plot Summary:
An atheist goes through a near-death experience in an auto accident before converting to Christianity.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: christian film, rough, thought provoking, captivating, melancholic, disgusting, complex
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Billy: The Early Years (2008)
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Most of us know Billy Graham as the self-assured and charismatic preacher who became one of the most important figures of 20th Century Christianity. Now, with the release of Billy: The Early Years, we meet Billy as the earnest and promising young man at the crossroads of faith and doubt, ultimately facing the moment of decision that launched one of history’s most powerful evangelistic careers.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 816
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: christian film, serious, captivating, realistic
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Breakthrough (2019)
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When he was 14, Smith drowned in Lake St. Louis and was dead for nearly an hour. According to reports at the time, CPR was performed 27 minutes to no avail. Then the youth's mother, Joyce Smith, entered the room, praying loudly. Suddenly, there was a pulse, and Smith came around.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: touching, christian film, sincere, biblical, sentimental, thought provoking, captivating, inspirational, sad, independent film
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Trial by Fire (2018)
Plot Summary:
The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 127 min
Plot tags: depressing, emotional, realistic, thought provoking, disturbing, factual, compassionate, dark
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Palau the Movie (2019)
Plot Summary:
After his father passes away at age 10, the lives of Luis Palau and his family are changed forever. Within a few years of his father's death, Luis, his siblings, and his mother are left nearly destitute. Luis is forced to discontinue his education at an elite boarding school in Argentina and provide for his family as they slip into poverty.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 93
Genere: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, touching, captivating, suspense, christian film