Of Gods and Men (2010), The Song of Bernadette (1943), Into Great Silence (2005), The Keys of the Kingdom (1944), The Message (1976), Only the Brave (2017), The Nun's Story (1959), The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Devotion movies.
Storyline: As the social fabric of life in rural India disintegrates in the late 1990s, journalist Manav Banerjee (Sharman Joshi) moves with his pregnant wife to the State of Orissa in hope of a better life and the promise of a lucrative career. When speculation mounts that local Australian missionary Graham Staines (Stephen Baldwin) is illegally proselytizing leprosy patients, Manav agrees to investigate undercover for the newspaper. What he finds is a series of revelations that are difficult to fathom and even harder to explain, and Manav is forced to make a choice between his own ambition and the truth. In the end, his actions spark a tragic event that is felt around the world. Based on a true story and shot on location in India, "THE LEAST OF THESE" beautifully illustrates the power of love, hope and forgiveness to overcome hate.—Vash
Plot Keywords: faith, religion, true story, biography, christianity, india, family ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: When an Arab neighbor gets friendly with his girlfriend (Marjorie Cottreel), a directionless French teen (David Douche) reacts badly.
Plot Keywords: religion, biography, history, faith, bible, christianity, passion ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Francis Bernardone (Bradford Dillman) is the son of a wealthy cloth merchant in Assisi, who gives up all his worldly goods to dedicate himself to God. Clare (Dolores Hart) is a young aristocratic woman who, according to the film, is so taken with St. Francis that she leaves her family and becomes a nun. By this time (1212 A.D.), St. Francis has a well-established reputation for his vows of poverty. The movie goes on to note miracles (such as the appearance of the stigmata on Francis's hands and feet) and other aspects of his life, up to and including his death on October 3, 1226.—Anonymous
Plot Keywords: religion, biography, history, drama, faith, christianity, italy ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Satyavati lives a poor lifestyle along with her widower dad in Sonarpur, and is a devotee of Devi Maa Santoshi, (the daughter of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh, who had created her so that his two sons could have a sister to tie a Raakhee on their wrists on Raksabandhan). While returning home one day, Satyavati is molested by Banke, and she is rescued by Birajram, who lives in Mirpur, along with his widowed mom, six elder brothers, and their respective wives and children. Both Satyavati and Birajram fall in love, and with the approval of their respective families, get married. After moving in with Birajram, Satyavati finds out that her husband is referred to as the slacker, is fed leftovers, and is abused and ill-treated by everyone save for his mother and eldest brother, Dayaram. When Birajram finds out that he is being fed leftovers, he leaves, boards a boat, which capsizes and he allegedly drowns, leaving Satyavati at the mercy of her uncaring mother-in-law, two cruel sister-in-laws, while she refuses to believe her husband is dead, also refuses to behave like a widow, and steadfastly starts sixteen weeks of fasting and devotion to appease Devi Maa Santoshi - little knowing that her very own plight is due to three jealous Devi Maa's' - Gauri, Lakshmi, and Parvati - the spouses of Bhagwan Shri Brahmaji, Vishnuji, and Shivji - and there is no power on Earth that can save her from their wrath.—rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)
Plot Keywords: religious, faith, family, traditional, cultural, prayer, miracle ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: ALL SAINTS is based on the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock (John Corbett), the tiny church he was ordered to shut down, and a group of refugees from Southeast Asia. Together, they risked everything to plant seeds for a future that might just save them all.
Plot Keywords: faith, church, community, pastor, refugees, salvation, unity ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: ?In an uncommon dramatic role, Elvis plays Dr. John Carpenter, an inner-city doctor working at a free clinic. Mary Tyler Moor plays a nurse and a nun sent by the Catholic Action Committee with two others dressed as nurses to help him. How can they make a difference in this hostile world?—John Howard
Plot Keywords: musical, drama, religious, social issues, race relations, 1960s, urban life ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Mother Teresa (Juliet Stevenson), recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, is considered one of the greatest humanitarians of modern times. Her selfless commitment changed hearts, lives, and inspired millions throughout the world. This movie is told through personal letters she wrote over the last forty years of her life and revealed a troubled and vulnerable woman who grew to feel an isolation and an abandonment by God. The story is told from the point of view of Vatican Priest Father Celeste van Exem (Max Van Sydow), charged with the task of investigating acts and events following her death. He recounts her life's work, her political oppression, her religious zeal, and her unbreakable spirit.
Plot Keywords: biography, drama, history, religion, faith, india, charity ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: A dozen different souls, all moving in different directions, all longing for something more. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is power in the Cross of Christ, even if they don't yet believe it. When a local pastor is shaken to the core by the visible faith of an old street corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a faith-fueled journey that powerfully impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. More than a movie, it's a question we all must answer in our lifetimes: DO YOU BELIEVE?—Pure Flix Entertainment
Plot Keywords: faith, christianity, redemption, prayer, pastor, testimony, sacrifice ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Good-natured astronomer Sam is devastated when the love of his life, Linda, leaves him for a suave Frenchman named Anton. He therefore does what every other normal dumpee would do; go to New York and set up home in the abandoned building opposite his ex-girlfriend's apartment, intent on winning her back and waiting until she decides to leave her current lover. What Sam does not count on is being joined several weeks later by ultra hip tomboy Maggie, a photographer and motor-cyclist who is determined to get revenge on Anton, her ex-fiance. Hostile at first, the two of them eventually join forces in an attempt to separate the couple, and ruin Anton's life. However, complications ensue when Sam and Maggie start falling for each other.
Plot Keywords: romance, comedy, revenge, new york, obsession, surveillance, love triangle ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Jeff and Heather Baker were life long sweethearts and happily married... for a time. But at her greatest moment of weakness, Heather abandons Jeff, forcing Jeff to raise their young son alone. Ten years later, through a God ordained encounter, Jeff and Heather meet again. They must wrestle with forgiveness, reconciliation and the pressing of the Savior on their hearts.—Brad Silverman
Plot Keywords: war, love, military, sacrifice, family, faith, courage ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: Guru Ji is a spiritual leader who has a huge follower base. He has accepted the challenge of eradicating social evils including drugs and gender-related issues that have been prevailing in the society. Those with vested interest and apathetic towards the welfare of the society are now disturbed as there's someone who has taken control of the situation. They conspire to kill him.
Plot Keywords: religious, faith, indian cinema, bollywood, biographical, redemption, soul ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: David Morse plays Father John McNamee, a catholic priest who accepts a position at an inner-city church. The film begins with Father McNamee as he starts his new job and follows the priest through his struggles in adapting to his new surroundings. Based on a true story.—Anonymous
Plot Keywords: faith, urban life, loneliness, religion, inner struggle, humanity, redemption ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.
Plot Keywords: religious, bible, biographical, historical, faith, christianity, redemption ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: A young slave girl, Anna, is rescued and adopted by Christians in 2nd Century Smyrna and befriended by their aged bishop, Polycarp. As Anna is taught by Polycarp and her new family, she struggles to reconcile her beliefs with those of the Christians. When the Roman proconsul demands that all citizens worship Caesar to show their allegiance to Rome, Polycarp and the Christians must find courage to stand for their faith against the growing threat of persecution. Anna is forced to come to grips with the truth and choose whom she is willing to live-and die-for.—Scott Eash
Plot Keywords: faith, biography, historical, drama, religion, persecution, inspirational ...
Movie Details Click Here !Storyline: After receiving a generous grant from the American Medical Association to find a cure for cancer, Dr. Dyanesh Kripal Chawla, who always gives hope to his patients, proposes to his sweetheart, Pooja, and both arrange to get married soon. While returning home that night, he meets with an accident and wakes up in the East West Hospital paralyzed from the neck down with virtually no chance of recovery. Shattered and devastated, he is in for more trauma and shock when he finds out that Pooja will have nothing to do with him anymore. Upset, bitter and in despair, he loses his will to live, refuses to take medicine nor any treatment, and awaits death.—rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)
Plot Keywords: drama, romance, family, indian, bollywood, music, dance ...
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