Make Your Easter Egg-stra Special by Watching These Holiday Movies

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There's a lot to do on Easter, and those who celebrate know this well! We have our cooks who serve us the most exquisite Easter brunch. We also have our creative minds who help navigate the Easter egg hunt and holiday crafts year-after-year. Then we have our film-buffs who would rather sit down and watch a movie! If the last one is you, then you'll want to check out our list of the best Easter movies to watch ahead of the holiday.

If you're looking for a biblical movie, there's no shortage of epic dramas to choose from. Picks like The Last Temptation of Christ, Ben-Hur, and Risen will remind you why you're celebrating in the first place. For something a little lighter, films like I Can Only Imagine are sure to uplift and inspire you. And you can never go wrong with fun Easter movies for kids! It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown are practically made for holiday watching. We've also included a few movies that aren't exactly about Easter, but they feature classic Easter activities, like egg hunts. Besides, we'll take any excuse to watch Steel Magnolias again!

After you're done picking out one of these best Easter movies to watch, be sure to settle in on the couch with your favorite Easter candy.

The Resurrection of Gavin Stone

A child-star-turned-bad-guy finds himself in some deep trouble after getting caught vandalizing a local hotel. Now, he must commit to some community service to pay for his crimes. Not knowing how to do much else, he signs up for a production at a mega-church. Will he be able to keep himself focused... or will he fall in love with the show's director?

Winnie The Pooh: Springtime With Roo

Easter and spring are for fresh beginnings, and what is a better refresh than some light cleaning? Rabbit thinks this is a good idea, but Rooh, Pooh, and Tigger prefer to play around. So, Rabbit decides to "cancel" the holiday and not play the Easter bunny after all. The crew tries everything they can to change his mind.

Father Stu

Boxing was Father Stuart Long's first passion. When that went downhill, he found grace in religion and priesthood. This true story is one you don't want to skip out on! (Especially since Mark Wahlberg takes the lead role.)

Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade

Easter egg hunts are always fun—but according the the Ice Age franchise, the start of the game is prehistoric! Let's just say: Never trust Sid to "egg-sit" your soon-to-hatch baby... he just may lose it!

Veggie Tales: 'Twas the Night Before Easter

Marlee Meade is Crisper County's best reporter! This Easter, she devises a plan to help save the old theater before it's shut down for good. She'll need the help of the town to get the job done and raise moral.

A Week Away

Featuring reimagined songs from Christian singers like Amy Grant, this Netflix musical follows the story of a trouble teen whose life is turned around when he attends summer camp.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday has never been funnier! Stand-up comic Jo Koy stars as a single father spending Easter with his Filipino-American family in this refreshing holiday comedy.

I Can Only Imagine

This inspiring film tells the true story of Christian singer Bart Millard and his struggle to forgive his dying father for his past sins.

The Passion of The Christ

This biblical drama from director Mel Gibson tells the story of Jesus's crucifixion, and his last act of grace before dying.

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

Join Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they prepare for a visit from the great Easter Beagle!

Risen

A Roman soldier has a spiritual awakening after he is tasked with investigating the mystery of what happened to Jesus following the crucifixion.

Peter Rabbit

Catch up with the lovable mischief-maker Peter Rabbit in this cute live-action/animated movie that the whole family will enjoy.

Peter Rabbit 2

Peter Rabbit is back and this time he's out of the garden—and off to the big city! Follow him on the adventure of a lifetime as he decides whether to embrace or replace his reputation as a troublemaker.

Jesus Christ Superstar

This is not your grandmother's faith-based film. This movie adaptation of the famous rock opera recounts the final days of Jesus Christ with musical flair.

Easter Parade

Judy Garland and Fred Astaire star as a chorus girl and rising Broadway actor in this charming love story. It ends with a proposal during—you guessed it—the annual Easter Parade.

Hop

This animated movie tells the tale of E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, who dreams of being a rock star drummer.

Easter Under Wraps

Erin Cavendish goes undercover to figure out what's hurting sales at her family's chocolate company, where she falls for head chocolatier Bryan.

Miss Potter

Love Peter Rabbit? Learn more about the famous children's author behind the story this Easter. Renée Zellweger plays Beatrix Potter in this movie about her life, including all the characters she created.

Mary Magdalene

Follow the full story of Mary Magdalene in this gripping period piece starring Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix.

Harvey

For a twist on the usual Easter movie, put on this Jimmy Stewart adaptation of the classic stage hit. Elwood P. Dowd befriends an imaginary animal who just happens to be a six-foot-tall rabbit.

Zootopia

Although it's not about Easter, Zootopia's crime-solving bunny Officer Judy Hopps will be a favorite for your kids when they can't get enough rabbit-themed content!

Yogi the Easter Bear

Enjoy this TV movie with your kids after they open their Easter baskets! Go on an adventure with Yogi Bear as he tells the tale of his ancestor who helped the Easter Bunny get his start.

The Prince of Egypt

The animated classic follows Moses's life from a child to a prince. Not only is the story powerful, but the soundtrack is amazing, too.

Son of God

While many popular Easter movies depict the life and death of Jesus Christ, this one is praised for its focus on his humble beginnings and inspiring teachings.

Pieces of Easter

A haughty young executive wants to make it home for the holiday to see her estranged family. So she partners up with a reclusive farmer to make it happen.

The Dog Who Saved Easter

While Zeus's family is away for Easter, he spends his time at a doggy daycare center. Everything is going great—until three criminals try to sabotage the kennel and Zeus is forced to take action.

Steel Magnolias

While it's not a traditional Easter movie, there's never a bad time to watch Steel Magnolias—and the final scene features an egg hunt that makes it perfect for Easter Sunday.

The Ten Commandments

This biblical drama follows the prophet Moses as he struggles to bring the Ten Commandments down from the mountain.

Ben Hur

This epic drama is a gripping remake of the 1925 silent film by the same name. Watch it on Easter Sunday and find out why it won 11 (!!!) Academy Awards.

Hank and Mike

Two professional Easter Bunnies find themselves unemployed when the company that owns all holidays makes cutbacks, jeopardizing the men's livelihood and friendship in the process.

Come Sunday

A world-renowned pastor struggles with a crisis of faith in the provocative Netflix biopic.

The Last Temptation of Christ

See the life and journey of Jesus Christ as director Martin Scorsese imagines it in this 1988 film.

Rise Of the Guardians

An epic group of famous childhood heroes—including the Easter Bunny—join forces to defeat an evil spirit who's trying to take over the world.

I Still Believe

From the makers of I Can Only Imagine, this touching film about Christian music superstar Jeremy Camp explores the power of love, loss, and faith.

The Greatest Story Ever Told

This inspiring movie about the life and death of Jesus Christ begins with his birth in Bethlehem and continues all the way through to his crucifixion and resurrection.

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