Celebrating Easter season is all about joy, family get-togethers, and , of course, movies! Whether you're looking for Easter movies for kids or one to enjoy as a family, Netflix has some amazing Easter movies that are sure to put you in the Easter spirit. From heartwarming dramas to hilarious comedies, here are 10 of the best Easter movies on Netflix to watch with family.
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1. Watership Down
Watership Down is a thrilling animated adventure based on the beloved classic novel by Richard Adams. The story follows an intrepid band of rabbits on their quest to find a new home after their warren is destroyed.
Along the way they face a host of dangerous enemies and must rely on their courage and wit to survive. With an all-star voice cast, beautiful animation, and a poignant story about friendship and survival, Watership Down is a perfect Easter film for all ages.
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2. The Resurrection of Gavin Stone
The Resurrection of Gavin Stone is a faith-based comedy drama starring Brett Dalton as Gavin Stone, a former child actor and current Hollywood bad boy who finds himself serving court-ordered community service at a megachurch. With the help of the church staff, including Pastor Dave (D.B. Sweeney), Gavin begins to learn the meaning of faith, humility, and forgiveness as he works to prove that he is capable of a second chance.
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3. A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
In A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, a charming alien has crash-landed near Mossy Bottom Farm and sparked a UFO frenzy. Shaun and the flock must help her return home before a sinister agency can capture her.
Along the way, they’ll have to deal with a giant robot, an alien-hunting PEGasaurus Rex, and more! With the help of Shaun’s ingenuity and some out-of-this-world gadgetry, they’ll have to work together to save the day. Join Shaun and friends on a truly intergalactic adventure.
4. Come Sunday
Come Sunday is a thought-provoking drama starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Martin Sheen and Danny Glover. The movie follows the story of Carlton Pearson (Ejiofor), a renowned pastor who, in his search for spiritual truth, rejects his fundamentalist beliefs and embarks on a journey of spiritual evolution, which puts him at odds with his church's leadership.
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The movie deals with themes related to faith, family, and what it means to be a part of something greater than oneself. At the center of Come Sunday is Pearson's crisis of faith, which forces him to re-examine everything he's known and believed in for so long. As his congregation turns against him and he faces excommunication from his church, Pearson must decide whether he will stand by his convictions or succumb to pressure.
5. A Week Away, 2021
A Week Away is a musical film about a troubled teen, Will, who embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery when he goes to summer camp. Will's life has been difficult, and he struggles to find a place where he can belong. At first, his experience at camp is filled with misadventures.
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But eventually, Will finds where he truly belongs — among a group of new friends who accept him for who he is. Together, they experience the power of friendship, loyalty and love — and learn to trust themselves.
6. Duck Duck Goose
Duck Duck Goose is a family-friendly comedy about a migratory goose who, while en route to his flock's annual migration, gets grounded due to an injury. When two lost ducklings take him in, he must learn how to be a surrogate father and guide them safely to their parents. Starring Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, and Lance Lim, the film showcases a heartwarming story of friendship and family.
7. Monty Python's Life of Brian
Monty Python's Life of Brian is a classic comedy film released in 1979. It follows the life of Brian, who was born in a stable in Judea, and is mistaken for a certain carpenter. As Brian grows up, he joins a group of anti-Roman zealots who are determined to overthrow Roman rule. However, their plans and schemes often get confounded by their own ineptitude.
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8. VeggieTales in the City
VeggieTales in the City is an animated movie that follows Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and a host of other Veggie friends as they journey to the big city and explore a variety of different places and experiences. Along the way, the Veggies learn valuable faith-based lessons, such as honesty, kindness and forgiveness.
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The movie is directed by Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki—the creators of the original VeggieTales series—and features an all-star voice cast, including Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki, and Rob Paulsen.This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).
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