Movies about faith and religiongenerally have a reputation for being subpar, often laughable exercises in message over substance.

Especially considering the size of the demographic, it’s a pity this has long been the case.

Movies dealing with faith can be challenging to evaluate, especially from a critical angle.

Movies About Christianity That Critics Loved

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Here are some of the best.

While this might not be the first Christian-based story you run to, it’s one of the best.

His mother, who is kind, nurturing, and patient, embodies the way of grace.

Ioan Gruffudd as William Wilberforce on a ship in ‘Amazing Grace.'

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His father, who is short-tempered, restless, and at times cruel, exemplifies the way of nature.

This is 220 minutes that you won’t want to miss.

Just be sure to give yourself a quick break during the intermission.

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J. Michael Finley as Bart Millard singing into a microphone in I Can Only Imagine (2018)

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Mel Gibson as Graham Hess and Rory Culkin as Morgan Hess in ‘Signs.'

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Russell Crowe as Noah in Noah (2014)

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Sebastião Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield)and Francisco Garupe (Adam Driver) enter Japan illegally in Martin Scorsese’s Silence

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Jessica Chastain as Mrs. O’Brien marvels at butterfly in “Tree of Life."

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Andrew Garfield as Desmond Doss on the battlefield in ‘Hacksaw Ridge.'

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Moses (Charlton Heston) with his arms raised in ‘The Ten Commandments.'

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Cary Grant’s Dudley sitting next to and staring kindly at Loretta Young’s Julia on a park bench in The Bishop’s Wife

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