I am not a Catholic. And yet, I have always felt that I am, at my core, a Catholic.

1. Doubt 2. The Way 3. Of Gods and men 4. Calvary 5. The mission

Being Catholic is a great thing.

Silence is one of my favorite movies. It makes me realize that faith should be something to use to love, and not destroy.

Despite this isn't strictly Catholic, I recommend Dreamwork's Prince of Egypt. Its by far the _best_ animated religious film i've ever seen.

Movies listed by our dear Father Casey: 1.) Doubt 2.) The Way 3.) Of Gods and Men 4.) Calvary 5.) The Mission

My son no longer practices his faith but has done the Camino twice and his last time he suffered a stroke at the Madrid airport. His wife and I flew to Madrid to be with him. He recovered well, but while we were in Spain, my daughter-in-law suffered a devastating stroke herself. We ended up staying in Spain until she was finally taken off life support after 10 days. I was blessed while there to attend Mass at the only English speaking parish in all of Madrid and they offered up my loved ones each Mass in the prayers of the faithful. It was my version of "The Way".

"The Passion of the Christ" -Mel Gibson. I always watched it every holy week. It never failed me to blown my mind. It shows how Jesus sacrifice his life for people's salvation.

There is a very old Spanish film called "Marcelino pan y vino" I remember that one from when I was a kid.

Hey, you are a missionary stretching the new frontier of the electronic media and the hearts they touch. Don't cut yourself short. Not everyone can do what you are sacrificing your talents and leisure to accomplish for Jesus and his church.

'The Passion of the Christ' is my all time favourite. Once you know the story behind Jim Caviezel who played Jesus, and his experiences whilst filming the movie, it makes it even more incredible than it already is. I urge people to watch an interview with Jim where he talks about the movie and what he went through whilst filming it. It adds another layer to the experience.

The Song of Bernadette (1943) is my all time favorite Catholic movie. It’s an oldie, but a classic. The performances of Jennifer Jones as the titular Bernadette, and Gladys Cooper as her obstinate and unbelieving mother superior are unforgettable. Jones won an Oscar, and Cooper was nominated and should’ve won, in my humble opinion. It is a deeply moving film that you will never forget.

Favorite Catholic movie: The Passion of the Christ.

The Sound of Music happens to be my favorites Catholic movie of all times....

The Mission was so impactful for me on so many levels and one of the many markers of conversion. The Holy Ghost was going to bring me to Christ. 31 years a Catholic and blessed.

1) A Hidden Life (2019) by Terence Malick is about the life (and death) of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, who was executed for refusing to swear allegiance to Hitler. The movie is not only visually stunning, beautifully acted and directed, but it succeeds (as much as a movie can) in showing his interior spiritual growth and his growing love for and trust in Christ during his incarceration. This is a movie which takes its time to develop feel and atmosphere (similar with Of Gods and Men) and for which you would probably want to have tissues (instead of popcorn) nearby . 2) The Churchmen is a French TV series (3 seasons) about 5 very different young men entering the priesthood. The first season is about their first year, the second season shows them becoming ordained and the third shows their initial work in their parishes. Every person in this series is a complex, well fleshed out human being, with strengths and weaknesses. The problems (in and outside of the Church) are believable with no quick fixes. The end of the last season plays like a (bittersweet) hymn of praise for the sacrifice and love that these men give.

1.The Two Towers 2.Return of the King 3.The Fellowship of the Ring

The day of the US premiere my brother and his wife saw Gibson's - The Passion of the Christ. At some time during the movie he leaned to his wife saying 'are the subtitles blurred?' 'No' she responded. Four days later he was in surgery for a brain tumor. He died 10 years after the film debuted. Strange, that, but Our Lords Passion as seen on film reminds me just how fragile life is and how fortunate we will be to one day, see the face of Our LORD and Savior. That makes Passion my favorite Catholic film.

Ben Hur I watched the show as a little girl on the big screen and I have it now on DVD. Every time i watch it I am moved by the love of Judah for his family and their love for him along with his faith. "I cannot believe that God let me live these 3 years to die changed to an oar." Very emotion filled.

I’m not Catholic, which I note for context, but probably my favorite movie of all time is Into Great Silence. It’s a documentary about the Carthusian monks. I watch it maybe once a year, and it leaves me speechless every time.

"Romero" The story of Salvadoran Archbishop, Oscar Romero who in the 1980's gave his life to speak up for the poorest of the poor. As he said "In the name of God, I beg you, I implore you, I command you . . . stop the killing!"

My favorite: The Song of Bernadette. Jennifer Jones' portrayl of St. Bernadette is beautitul.

The Diary of a Country Priest is not only a great Catholic film, but it is generally considered one of the greatest movies ever made. I hold it in the highest regard. It has lived with me for many years. I watch it every five years or so, and always see a deep, new aspect. Everyone who struggles with faith should watch this difficult but rewarding film. It will feed your heart.

Babette's Feast is a transformative movie of the power of art, food, faith and reconciliation, and nobility too. The tension of the movie is Christian ideals from both Protestant and Catholic perspectives, where each ultimately leads to the embodiment of Christ in real ways in a messy real world. I always find the meal scene's tenderness to be a time to grab the Kleenex. I especially watch before Holy Thursday. Watch in the original language with subtitles (the English dubbed voices don't capture the characters as well).

One of my favorites is: "I Confess". It's the story of a priest who hears a murderer's confession. The priest knows who the murderer is but is bound by the seal of confession to say nothing, even as circumstantial evidence implicates the priest himself as the murderer. An underappreciated classic from Alfred Hitchcock.

For me, the greatest Catholic film is Robert Bolt's great, " A Man for All Seasons." Paul Scofield is brilliant as St. Thomas More, who was beheaded by King Henry VIII. More was the Lord Chancellor of England. More would not agree with Henry's wanting a divorce from Queen Catherine of Aragon. She was not successful in giving him a male heir. St. Thomas More was what I call the " first modern martyr." He did not rush into the den of the lion with great bravery and gusto, asking to be martyred for his belief in Christ. No, More used the labyrinth of his brilliant legal mind to save himself. He went down every maze he could find, but found none which would save him. Henry not only admired Thomas, but he needed More's approval to let him off the hook of a legal marriage.More had at first a large and beautiful cell in the Tower of London, but gradually it became more physically and emotionally challenging. They finally took his books. As he was led to the block he said, " I die the king's good servant, but God's first." He was known for his sense of humor, for being a joyful man. As he was about to kneel, he asked the executioner if he could spare his beard, for it had never offended anyone, so he moved it away from the axe. He had said to his family who were visiting him in his cell for the last time, "Pray for me as I for thee, that we may meet merrily in Heaven."

The Mission is my favourite all time movie. My family loves it too. My parents saw it at the cinema for their first date. Even my uncle, who is an atheist, says his favourite film is the Mission. RIP Ennio Morricone

I’m not Catholic but Everyone must See JESUS OF NAZARETH ‼️🌹🙏❤️ Best movie ever made

Going My Way is a phenomenal movie. It’s about a priest (played by Bing Crosby so +10 awesome points) who is fun and loving to the community and goes to be the new minister at a church with an older priest. He changes hearts and family life’s and it’s honestly so wholesome. It’s family friendly and is just an over all feel good movie.

Brother Sun, Sister Moon, of course, I fell in love with St. Francis of Assisi

My priest actually assigned me The Mission to watch as my penance in confession yesterday...

Passion of the Christ. I can't make myself watch it except on Good Friday... yet, every time I see it, it moves me to tears!

Molokai: The Story of Father Damien especially in this time when we battle covid-19 and not being able to receive the sacrament of confession.

I'm not Roman-Catholic, but still I would recommend some good spiritual movies like TSAR, or OSTROV, POP. All this movies are Russian, and there are more but this I find more interesting in for someone seeking more spiritual guide. I'm a Romanian orthodox priest. Christ has risen !☦❤

Your description of The Way moved me so much. I’m going to watch it. Thank you.

I, too, have seen "The Mission" when it was first released. Having been recently divorced with two daughters to raise, working three jobs as well, this movie changed the direction of my self-focused survival in my circumstances giving me the spark of hope and purpose to turn that focus to more reliance on Christ Jesus as my help to get out of my dispair. I now have a most positive Catholic faith and happiness in my daily living, despite our current frightening pandemic. I will get through this and I will help others get through this, too.

"Moscati" is an italian film, perhaps translated into english, it tells the story of a middle class medical doctor in the late 1800 who gave his life and possessions to the poor of Naples. He was later made a Saint. I love this movie together with all the catholic movies I've seen in my life including "The Mission". Thank you for the film suggestions Father Casey.

Great list! If you want a glimpse into Orthodox cinematic offerings, Ostrov (2006) aka "the island" is an absolutely stunning film. So powerful that some of the camera crew stayed at the monastery and became monks!

In The Way, I don't know if anyone noticed, but Martin Sheens' son in the movie was portrayed by one of his real life sons, Emilio Estevez. My all-time favorite movie has always been" The Ten commandments."

Hi Fr. Casey! My favourite catholic film is «A hidden life». It touched me deeply and it has a great cinematography. Just amazing!

1. Passion of The Christ 2. Paul, Apostle of Christ

Hands down “A man for all seasons”

My favorite Catholic movies: The Agony and the Ecstasy, Brother Sun/Sister Moon, Our Lady of Fatima, The Song of Bernadette. I like these films because they portray real people and actual events. They are awe-inspiring and faith building.

Thank you so much for listing the names of the five Catholic movies to watch. I’ve seen the last two movies and definitely will look up for the other three. Peace and God Bless to you, Brother Casey.

for me, there is one movie that always touch my heart deeply everytime I watch it: The miracle of Marcelino, 1955 : The story revolves around Marcelino, an orphan abandoned as a baby on the steps of a monastery in nineteenth-century Spain. The monks raise the child, and Marcelino grows into a rowdy young boy. He has been warned by the monks not to visit the monastery attic, where a "very big man who will take him away" lives, but he ventures upstairs anyway, sees the man and tears off back down the stairs. At a festival, Marcelino causes havoc when he accidentally lets some animals loose, and the new local mayor, a blacksmith whom the monks would not let adopt Marcelino because of his coarse behavior, uses the incident as an excuse to try to shut down the monastery. Given the silent treatment by the monks, Marcelino gathers up the courage to once again enter the attic, where he sees not a bogeyman, but a beautiful statue of Christ on the Cross. Remarking that the statue looks hungry, Marcelino steals some bread and wine and offers it to the statue, which comes to life, descends from the Cross, and eats and drinks what the boy has brought him. The statue becomes Marcelino's best friend and confidant, and begins to give him religious instruction. For his part, Marcelino realizes that the statue is Christ.

Favourite Catholic movie: A Man for All Seasons

A few months ago I was creating my praying playlist in Spotify when I found the soundtrack of "The mission" and I fell in love with it. I didn't know anything about that movie, I just knew it had a great soundtrack... Time after I found about Jeremy Irons and later about the trailer of the film. Oh... that films seems just so amazing. I must see it, and now that you've mention it, I believe there's a reason for me to watch it! Thank you for this recommendations, I'll definitely watch them all! God bless you!

Padre! I binged on your videos for more than 4hrs last night, so much that I managed to get some sleep. It's barely morning and I'm back to continue from where I stopped😂. Your videos are awesome and I'm thankful I stumbled on your channel. May God continue to bless you and may Our Lady, the mother of priests always carry you in her arms🎊

Becket is one of my favorites, An amazing performance by Richard Burton.

FOR GREATER GLORY....it’s a must see. It’s about the Cristiada when the Mexican Catholics were persecuted by the own government. It made a martyr of a young boy.

The script for this video is awe inspiring, intelligently written and beautifully spoken. AMDG

This is a great list and one my favorites is certainly "Doubt", the story and acting was absolutely superb! I'm going to make time to watch the other films in the list particularly The Mission. Thanks for sharing!

St Padre Pio of Pietrelcina his immense love to Jesus and Mama Mary

Two movies that directed my faith was "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" and "The Fourth wise Men".

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I know it’s a sports film but ‘The Mighty Macs’ is truly inspiring story of Immaculata college as it suffered trying not to shut their doors. Ellen Burstyn gave a wonderful portrayal of a Mother Suprior without using the standard cliches employed for that role. Great faith pulled them thru this true story. A really early film was ‘ The Fugitive’ with Henry Fonda &Delores Del Rio in a story about a Catholic priest caught up in the Calles frenzy that caused the Cristero movement in Mexico . Lastly I always loved ‘ The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima’.

"Life is Beautiful" is not Catholic, but very inspiring on how to handle suffering.

The Scarlet and the Black is definitely one of my top favorite Catholic movies.

I find the movie 'A Man for All Seasons' to be particularly inspiring. In particular the scene in which Sir Thomas Moore tells his son in law why following the law, God's law, is the only real protection from the devil. In other words, the ends can never be the justification of the means.

Thank you for recommending The Mission. I wish to see it again. God bless you in your mission.

THE SONG OF BERNADETTE I have watched it over and over. Must see

Father Damien of Molokai is powerful. Particularly relevant to today’s pandemic!!

"The Mission" is my all time favorite! It was great seeing Fr. Dan Berrigan, SJ, in the film. His presence without saying a word was touching to me. God bless all involved in this great film!

A great choice of films and there have been a few other great movies mentioned in the comments. For me, The passion of the Christ is the most incredible film for being masterfully artistic. Every detail was so meticulously thought out and studied to give as much authenticity to the film as possible. The use of the two languages spoken throughout the film. Aramaic and Latin, was brilliant. Using Matera as the setting was an excellent choice. It re-awakened the faith in many who had forgotten it or let it become dormant.

A Hidden Life is a must see. Set in Austria during WWII, it’s about a man named Franz Jagsrstatter who is the only one in his village who refuses to swear allegiance to Hitler and is killed for it. He was later declared a martyr and beatified by the Church.

The mission is one of my most favorite films. I was baptized and confirmed in the church of San Pedro Claver where part of the movie was filmed, Cartagena Colombia. Even though your not Jesuit, you should do an episode on Saint Peter Claver. A person who inspired human rights.

Karol: A Man who Became Pope, and Romero are two Catholic movies that came to my mind, both solid reminders about the courage, strength, and resilience that faith can provide amidst travesty.

I’m with you, Fr. Casey, on “The Mission” movie. One of my favourite movies of all time along with “The Reluctant Saint” and “Marcelino Pan y Vino” ... I’ll watch the other 4 movies when I have a chance. GOD bless you, Father and your ministry. 🙏🏻😊

My favorite Catholic movie is: “Silence.”‘produced & directed by: Martin Scorsese. Based on true, historical recount. It reminds me of your favorite movie: “The Mission.” Both about Jesuits going to foreign lands to spread the gospel, & or to find truth. Excellent movie!

I'm partial to "Shoes of the Fisherman" for the story of a man who suffered for his faith yet never lost it, whose mission was all about love. I love his unconventional nature and how he blessed so many lives along the way. The music is incredible. Especially in the lead up to the pontifical election (Veni Creator Spiritus). Another one I really love is the biography of St. John Paul II starring Cary Elwes and Jon Voigt. Both actors played him with tenderness and strength, just like the Saint they are portraying. And not specifically a Roman Catholic movie, "The Sound of Music" is my all time favorite. I love all aspects of the movie, yet it's the ones that take place in the Abbey that move me the most beginning with the nun's choruses Dixit Dominus, Rex Admirabilis, and Alleluia. I can remember even as a three year old seeing that and being totally enthralled with that music. The whole scene leading up to and including "Climb Every Mountain" leaves my in tears, as does the ending where the nuns put their lives in jeopardy hiding Maria and her new family. I know the thing with the carburetors at the end often gets a laugh and perhaps was written for that purpose. But when they pull out the carburetors from under their scapulars and the orchestra starts in with "Climb Every Mountain" I hear in my head the scripture "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13) There are elements of faith all the way through that movie even where it's not obvious.

The Mission was always my favorite movie. I’ve been to Cataratas de Iguazu, Rosario, and the ruins of the churches in the border of Argentina , Brazil and Paraguay where this actually took place. The music is amazing.

The mission and the scarlet and the black are my old favourites however it is not a Catholic movie but a Christian multi season show called The Chosen which is my current favourite. I'm looking forward to seeing the new Fatima asap too, I've heard good things about it. Thanks for your video Fr. It's sparked a lot of chat and sharing our love for Jesus Christ and our faith. God bless your ministry 🙏

Father Casey, three movies that I would love to add to your list. They're older but their message never gets old. 1. Silence (1971) The Japanese version. Tells the same story that the Scorsese version but in less time, with an ending more open to interpretation, but the message is as powerful as it gets, how to sacrifice everything to give hope to the poorest outcasts in society. 2. I Confess (1953) by Hitchcock, about the seal of the confessional. The movie wasn't successful because American audiences at the time didn't understand why a priest wouldn't tell police what he had heard at confession. Montgomery Clift plays the priest, and it was shot in location in Quebec City. 3. The Flowers of St. Francis (1950) by Rossellini. In my opinion the most beautiful film ever made by non-professional actors. Cut in small scenes depicting the lives of the first Franciscans, all tell the story of their mission in life and their love of Christ.

I will add “The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima,” “The Song of Bernadette”, “The Keys of the Kingdom,” and “From a Far Country”, “Paul, Apostle of CHRIST”, and “The Passion of the CHRIST.” And,... “Saving Private Ryan.” In the first 20 minutes of the movie, we see a priest on his belly as he hears a young and dying soldier’s last confession. A few seconds later we see a young soldier reciting his rosary in Latin. Much respect was given to our Catholic chaplain and traditions in SPR. Praise be JESUS CHRIST! KING of kings and LORD of lords!❤️🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼❤️

I love the modern Fr. Brown series and “The Two Popes”. The End of the Affair”is profound. I also liked the Brideshead Revisited series form the 1970's. Thanks for providing some good Catholic movie ideas!

Wow, this is a great list. I have to start following this channel. This guy is much more thoughtful than most.

Fr. Casey, my favorite is Silence. Having spent three months in Japan when I was in college, I see the reality that was so present in the movie. It is amazing how much of the faith families have kept in secret. Even students at the university that I spoke with would speak to me about their families and it’s Catholic remnants.

My favorite movie: Lillies of the Field with Sidney Portier. So simple & beautiful

I have watched two of the movies on your list and they changed me in so many deep ways I can't explain, they just touched something deep inside me and made me see my faith differently. One of them is The Way and the other: The Mission. I am a cradle Catholic and as a young girl I grew up in a Polish neighborhood in the 1960's Chicago, going to a Catholic private school, going to mass every morning before classes, we had a Monsignor, which was very impressive to me. Mind you, I'm not Polish but Mexican and yet I remember this whole experience as a very happy time of my childhood years. I even wanted to become a nun, but God had other plans for me because, hard as I tried, my wish never became a reality. So my Catholic roots go very deep, at least in me, and I thought I was a very good Catholic until I watched that movie. I don't even remember how I stumbled upon it. But it was Godsend, I'm sure. That movie made me feel pretty much the way you say you feel about being a missionary. Whatever I do , I try to do to for God's greater glory...it's very hard, but God has a special plan for each one of us. Thank you for your list , and they are on my list of "to watch" movies. God bless.

A movie I just love. It's so fun and teaches valuable lessons. It is "THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS"

How about “Babette’s Feast,” “A Man for All Seasons,” “The End of The Affair,” “Mass Appeal” “Brideshead Revisited” and “Jesus of Montreal?” All terrific movies with strong Catholic themes.

Thanks Father, those were great! "The Mission" was in the back of my mind when I converted. Later I fell in love with "Song of Bernardette", "Romero", "Entertaining Angels", "Into Great Silence", and "Babette's Feast". All great stuff.

Thank you so much Fr. Casey, you inspire me so much. May the Holy Spirit be your friend always in your service to GOD and His people without reservation.

I can recommend "Silence" by Scorsese if you want to watch a 10/10 catholic film

My favorite movie is "the Keys of the Kingdom." 1944. God I love this movie, it is a little bit cheesy sometime, but that make the movie even better!

I like some of the oldies. 'Going My Way' and 'The Bells of St Mary's' both bring light-hearted smiles and sentimental tears. 'Angels with Dirty Faces' has a great Oscar nominated ending. Although not Catholic (and yet another light-hearted but sentimental story) 'It's a Wonderful Life' should be watched all year round and not just at Christmas. The film demonstrates the value we all have in life and the difference our smallest actions can make. That's quite pertinent in the current climate as in the UK we have Captain Tom who has made a big difference by raising over £30m for our NHS during the pandemic just by walking laps of his garden.

I don't know if I'll enjoy the blessing of watching these 5 movies; or even 1 of them with my little family unit. But I can tell you, Rev Br, there is a goldmine of content that's there for the taking. Please pray that I do get to watch at least 1 of them. Your presentation is a breath of fresh air. Truly!!! No exaggeration. I look at it as "Providential Punctuation" (my term) on the feast of Saint Mother Teresa. She's busy as ever continuing her work! She promised to do more good on Earth on reaching Heaven!!! And can you imagine how much that would be??? Grateful! God bless. And if you ever read my comment, please send me a little reply. I'll take it as the cherry on the cake! A real blessed on!!!

The Mission for sure, for all the reasons you mentioned including the most capitative "Gabriel's Oboe"

The Lilies of the Field is great film, 1964 Sidney Poitier won an Oscar for his role in this film

The Bells of St Mary’s (1945) starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman is very touching as well

Thank you Fr Casey. I watched the mission immediately. Blessed be all missions and their works and all their martyrs both living and dead. The movie had stirred my thoughts and heart. It is a good movie to watch and be inspired. Thank you for your work.

Fr Casey, I just finished watching all five of the movies you suggested. Thank you. I loved them all.

My list: Marcelino pan y vino you should watch this one, Father it is about some Franciscan friars raising an abandoned boy. Paul, apostle of Christ, Bernadette(1988 version), For greater glory. I can only remember these movies now.

Brother Sun Sister Moon

I was hungry to see some good Catholic movies so thanks for this list with summaries Fr. Casey.🙏 I'm halfway through The Mission. Powerful and totally gripping!! 🙏💕🙏

My favorite Catholic movies are scarlet and black and For Greater Glory. They are action- filled and the stories are powerful! I'll watch these. Thanks!

I love Brother Sun, Sister Moon. It made me cry a lot.

And “Heaven Knows, Mr. Alison”-Robert Mitchum, US Marine, wounded & left on a South Pacific Island with Deborah Kerr-a devout nun-in World War II.

Oh Yes, The Way :) Love it. Booked my Camino literally within a month after watching it. Love it!

Thank you so much for this list! I want to visit my family in Florida for Christmas so am isolating during Thanksgiving and these are perfect. I only just returned to the Catholic Church this summer after being Protestant for 40 years so I haven't seen any Catholic movies since I was a child. I do remember the Bells of St. Mary's and liked that one.