Best Easter movies to keep the entire family entertained

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Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is one of the holiest days in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Easter 2025 is falling on April 20, based on the Gregorian calendar.

There is a lot to think about on Easter. Like the brunch one needs to prepare or the cute and easy Easter baskets to display at a party. There is another important thing, though. It is finding the best Easter movies to keep the entire family entertained.

List of top Easter movies for a memorable holiday

1. King of Kings

‘King of Kings’ is an epic retelling of Jesus Christ’s life and the effects of his teachings on those around him. This 1961 film stars Jeffrey Hunter as Jesus, Robert Ryan as John the Baptist, Brigid Bazlen as Salome and Rip Torn as Judas.

IMDb rating: 7/10

2. Jesus Christ Superstar

Released on the big screens in 1973, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is set against a backdrop of a conflict arising as Judas stands against Jesus Christ’s increasing popularity about being called the Son of God. It stars Ted Neeley as Jesus and Carl Anderson as Judas.

IMDb rating: 7.4/10

3. Chocolat

This gem of an Easter movie released back in 2000. In ‘Chocolat’, a mother and daughter open a chocolate shop in a French village, much to the villagers’ disapproval. Over time, the residents develop a soft spot for the duo.

IMDb rating: 7.2/10

4. Risen

‘Risen’ is quite different from most Biblical-era movies because it has been told through the eyes of a non-believer. Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton are part of the Roman military responsible for solving the mystery of the resurrection of Jesus to quell rumours.

IMDb rating: 6.3/10

5. Steel Magnolias

In ‘Steel Magnolias’, the protagonist played by Sally Field is afraid that she might lose her daughter in childbirth. Therefore, she turns to her girlfriends for support and to celebrate the miracle of life. You are going to adore it.

IMDb rating: 7.3/10

6. Lilies of the Field

Sidney Poitier stars in this 1963 faith-based classic ‘Lilies of the Field’. Homer Smith, played by Poitier, is a travelling handyman. He becomes the miracle a group of Roman Catholic nuns had been looking for. His mission is to build a church in the middle of the desert.

IMDb rating: 7.5/10

7. Peter Rabbit

Thomas has moved into the family manor. But he is annoyed by the presence of Peter Rabbit and his sisters in his garden. He makes plans after plans to get rid of them. ‘Peter Rabbit’s stars Domhnall Gleeson, James Corden, Rose Byrne, Margot Robbie and Daisy Ridley.

IMDb rating: 6.6/10

8. The First Easter Egg

A bunny goes in search of an Easter gift for his mother. He gets a beautiful egg from a friendly chicken. But as he returns home, the egg gets stolen, found, cooked and also painted. The Bunny gets the gift home to his mother but a fresh tradition is also born.

IMDb rating: 7.1/10

9. Peppa Pig – Easter Bunny

Is your little one a big fan of Peppa Pig? This Easter movie is going to make a kid a bigger fan of the animated sensation. ‘Peppa Pig – Easter Bunny’ is based on the journey of Peppa and her friends on an Easter egg hunt at Rebecca’s House.

IMDb rating: 4.9/10

10. Rabbit School: The Guardians of the Golden Eggs

Released in 2017, ‘Rabbit School: The Guardians of the Golden Egg’ sees a rabbit from the city getting into an Easter bunny school that houses the legendary golden egg. Things start to turn south as a family of foxes makes plans to steal the egg.

IMDb rating: 5.6/10

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