Catholic Films

Films through the lens of faith. Curated ratings, themes, and resources for parishes, families, and study groups.

Highest-rated Catholic films

Top-rated titles with a confirmed Catholic rating (A-I to A-IV).

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003Peter Jackson

A-III

Hope

Sacrifice

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001Peter Jackson

A-III

Faith

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002Peter Jackson

A-III

Hope

Redemption

Casablanca

1943Michael Curtiz

A-II

Courage

Redemption

Vertigo

1958Alfred Hitchcock

A-II

Love

The Truman Show

1998Peter Weir

A-III

Community

Bicycle Thieves

1948Vittorio De Sica

A-II

Justice

It's a Wonderful Life

1946Frank Capra

A-II

Faith

Incarnation

Deeply Catholic

Films explicitly made by, for, or about the Catholic faith.

Faustina: Love and Mercy

2019

Mercy

Saints

Little Boy

2015Alejandro Monteverde

Faith

Prayer

The Day the Sun Danced: The True Story of Fatima

2005

Mary

Saints

The Apocalypse of St John

2024

Faith

Saints

Mary's Land

2013

St. Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor to the Poor

2007

Charity

For Greater Glory

2012Dean Wright

A-III

Cabrini

2024Alejandro Monteverde

A-II

Faith

Hope

Recently updated

Catalog entries with recent edits — new reviews, ratings, or content guides.

Padre Pio: Miracle Man

2000Carlo Carlei

A-III

Miracles

Ben-Hur: A Race to Glory

1992

Family

Grace

Patrick: Brave Shepherd of the Emerald Isle

1993

Faith

Bernadette: The Princess of Lourdes

1990

Francis Xavier and the Samurai’s Lost Treasure

2004Fernando H. Uribe

Courage

Faith

My Secret Friend: A Guardian Angel Story

1994Fernando H. Uribe

Family

The Scarlet and the Black

1983Jerry London

Courage

Faith

The Day the Sun Danced: The True Story of Fatima

2005

Mary

Saints

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