Paramount Plus is a streaming service that offers a variety of movies, TV shows, and original content. For those looking for Christian movies, several good options are available. Read on for a selection of Christian movies and series to watch on Paramount Plus.
This list of Christian movies on Paramount Plus may not include films that are explicitly “Christian.” While there may be movies that have an explicit faith focus, there are also many entertaining content offerings that reflect themes simply related to faith. This list includes a mix of both.
Notable Movies
Selma: This movie is from the Oscar-winning producers of “12 Years a Slave” and acclaimed director Ava DuVernay. “Selma” portrays the true story of courage and hope that changed the world forever. Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo shines as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King rallied his followers on the historic march from Selma to Montgomery in the face of violent opposition. This was an event that became a milestone victory for the civil rights movement. Oscar nominees Oprah Winfrey and Tom Wilkinson also star in this landmark film. Watch Selma
Noah: Academy-award winner Russell Crowe stars as Noah in the film inspired by the timeless story of courage, sacrifice, and hope (Paramount+). This epic was inspired by the biblical story of the Old Testament character’s experience with a cataclysmic event known as the great flood. Watch Noah
The Devil Inside: In 1989, emergency responders received a call from Maria Rossi confessing to three brutal murders. The courts found her insane, but something else found her first. Twenty years later, her daughter Isabella’s search for answers leads to an exorcism. The two rogue priests reveal that four powerful demons possess her mother. Now, Isabella must face pure evil or forsake her soul (Paramount+). Watch The Devil Inside
Family Friendly (13+)
Instant Family: Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) must learn the ropes of instant parenthood when they bring in three foster children. Inspired by a true story, discover this must-see family comedy from the creators of “Daddy’s Home” (Paramount+). Watch Instant Family
Devotion: Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (“Top Gun: Maverick”) star in the epic and inspirational true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots. These pilots helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War. They were Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history, and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen (Paramount+). Watch Devotion
Provocative Series
The Stand: “The Stand” is Stephen King’s apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Whoopi Goldberg) and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg (Alexander Skarsgård), the Dark Man. Watch The Stand
Evil: “Evil” is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a contractor. They investigate the Catholic Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there is a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work (Paramount+). Watch Evil
Documentaries
The Real Jesus of Nazareth: Robert Powell, star of the TV miniseries “Jesus of Nazareth,” goes on a journey across the Holy Land. He aims to discover the real story of the role he played decades ago. Guided by the Gospels and archaeological and historical research, Powell travels to Israel in an attempt to shed new light on a classic story. With the help of scholars and theologians, he examines Jesus’s lost adolescent years, the start and growth of his ministry, and his death and believed resurrection. Watch The Real Jesus of Nazareth
Jefferson’s Secret Bible: Relatively few people know that along with authoring the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson also compiled his own text. This text was drawn carefully from passages extracted from the New Testament. Jefferson titled it “The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth.” The book focused on the ethical teachings of Jesus. It was a private undertaking for Jefferson and never made public in his lifetime. Experts at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History are meticulously conserving this fragile volume, page by brittle page. Along the way, they discover subtle hidden clues to Jefferson himself. Watch Jefferson’s Secret Bible
Prophet’s Prey: This documentary reveals the shocking life of notorious cult leader Warren Jeffs and the FLDS Church. Jeffs, through brainwashing and abuse, seized control of his followers’ lives and an organization worth hundreds of millions of dollars. While Jeffs serves a life sentence for his crimes, he still exerts authority over his flock. This documentary features interviews with church insiders and victims. It exposes a nightmarish hell of unspeakable crimes. Watch Prophet’s Prey
