Catholic Film Recommendations: Part I

Do you struggle, like I do—and like many of my Catholic friends—when it comes to choosing what to watch? Nearly everywhere we turn, entertainment media seems determined to attack traditional Catholic family values. This can be deeply discouraging. It often feels like real effort is required today just to find content that is not hostile to the faith. My hope is that, if you are hungry for films that uplift rather than drain the spirit, these recommendations will inspire and encourage you.

So this week, let’s take a look at a few Christian—and distinctly Catholic—films that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve wasted an hour and a half of your life, or worse, like you should immediately run to confession. These films won’t rot your brain cells. Instead, they offer meaningful storytelling, moments of Catholic Church history, and a much-needed sense of sanity in a world that often feels unhinged.