Faith and Spirituality on Netflix
Last updated June 07, 2023
Arranged
2007 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWhen Rochel (Zoe Lister Jones) and Nasira (Francis Benhamou) -- an Orthodox Jew and a Muslim, respectively -- meet as new teachers at a Brooklyn school, co-workers and students expect friction. But the women discover they have a shared expectation of entering into arranged marriages. As they experience tension between their traditional cultures and life in contemporary America, Rochel and Nasira form a special bond.
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Compassion in Emptiness
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsOver the course of a three-day series of teachings and a public lecture, the Dalai Lama discusses numerous Buddhist tenets, such as maintaining compassion despite the pressures of modern society, achieving inner peace and living a responsible life.
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The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
2008 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThe lives of three 12-year-old buddies -- sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970 -- suddenly change when one of them, Dustin (Jansen Panettiere), makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75-year-old Jonathan Sperry (Gavin MacLeod). As Jonathan shares lessons in faith with Dustin and his pals (Frankie Ryan Manriquez and Allen Isaacson), a spiritual transformation occurs in this Christian drama helmed by Rich Christiano.
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Home Beyond the Sun
2004 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsJenna, a 22-year-old American teacher, tries to find an American home for Chu Lee, an 8-year-old orphan, but she runs into stiff opposition from the Chinese woman who runs the orphanage in this Christian drama.
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The Lamp
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAfter his son's accidental death, a grief-stricken novelist loses all sense of joy in his life and success, and even his marriage. Years later, an old lamp and a mystery spirit offer a chance at redemption -- if he knows what to ask for.
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The 5th Quarter
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn the wake of a car crash that killed his 15-year-old brother, Luke, football player Jon Abbate returns to Wake Forest University with renewed purpose and leads his struggling team to its most successful season ever.
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The Lost and Found Family
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this inspirational family drama, the luxurious lifestyle Ester Hobbes leads is shattered by the death of her husband. Left with nothing but a house rented to a foster family, Ester soon gains growing faith and a deeper purpose in life.
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What If...
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWould-be preacher Ben Walker (Kevin Sorbo) left his church and his college sweetheart, Wendy (Kristy Swanson), for a lucrative career, but when the slick executive's new ride breaks down, angelic tow-truck driver Mike (John Ratzenberger) offers to show where Ben's life might have gone. In this comedy of second chances, Ben awakens to find Wendy and their kids getting ready for church, while ahead of him lies a day of reckoning and reconsideration.
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The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsTolerance, compassion and faith are the keynotes of this moving Christian drama that illustrates the biblical story of Ruth. After being widowed, Ruth (Sherry Morris) travels to Israel, a land in turmoil, and struggles to create a new life for herself. She marries Boaz (Carman), of the Royal House of Judah, and he leads her to a greater understanding of God's love. Their son Obed will become King David's grandfather and a herald for the Messiah.
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Christmas with a Capital C
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThis Christian family film follows the residents of Trapper Falls, Alaska, as they try to mount their annual Christmas celebration despite the interference of a Scrooge-like lawyer who objects to the town's public displays of Christianity.
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Faith Like Potatoes
2006 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsBased on a true story, this inspiring drama centers on white farmer Angus Buchan, who -- weary of the conflict in Zambia -- moves his family to South Africa, where they try to transform a bare plot of land into a working farm.
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Set Apart
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsPastor John Gunn sends a group of urban youngsters to spend a summer on a working ranch, hoping they'll learn what city life can't teach them. With his brother and sister-in-law and a tough-love ranch hand, the kids gain some hard-earned wisdom.
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Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsDavid and Kari's perfect life is shattered when their 6-year-old daughter is kidnapped -- but their marriage is about to take another blow. As the crisis intensifies, secrets surface that threaten the only thing they could count on: each other.
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Overcome
2008 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWith his repeated acts of rebellion, headstrong teenager Colton is making life miserable for everyone who loves him. But when an accident forces him to reevaluate his lifestyle, he decides to fight an uphill battle for forgiveness and redemption.
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10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
2006 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThis fascinating documentary blends an interview with the Dalai Lama with a look back at the history of the spiritual leader and an exploration of the culture of the small city of Dharamsala, India, where His Holiness was exiled 50 years ago. After emailing the Dalai Lama to set up an interview, filmmaker Rick Ray spent the three months until the meeting getting a firsthand view of living conditions in Dharamsala and capturing it all on camera.
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The Book of Esther
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThe righteous Jew Mordecai and the despicable Haman square off for control of the young Persian King Xerxes. It's up to Mordecai's niece Esther to win the affection of the king, unmask Haman's treachery and save the Jewish people.
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The Holy Family
2006 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsHumble carpenter Joseph and his younger wife, Mary, guide their son, Jesus, through a sometimes difficult childhood in this miniseries that explores the family's everyday life -- including how Mary met Joseph, the Virgin birth and Jesus as a boy.
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John Wooden: Values, Victory and Peace of Mind
2002 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsUCLA basketball coach John Wooden shares his practical, values-based secrets -- such as initiative, poise and confidence -- to achieving success. Applicable not just to sports, these tips can help every aspect of personal and professional life.
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God's Country
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsMeghan Doherty is an executive whose ambitions begin pushing her personal friendships aside when she gets a chance to close a major property deal. However, when she sets off to meet the Christian landowner, an unexpected transformation awaits her.
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Second Chances
1998 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIt's been a dark year for Sunny (Kelsey Mulrooney), a 10-year-old girl who lost her father and the use of her legs in a car accident. But hope shines on Sunny when she and her mother move into the horse ranch next door and the girl befriends a crippled horse named Ginger. Watching over Sunny's journey of healing is the ranch owner, a former rodeo star named Ben Taylor (Tom Amandes). This family-friendly heartwarmer is based on a true story.
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Camp
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsTo impress a client, investment adviser Ken agrees to spend a week as a counselor at a camp for troubled kids. But he gets more than he bargained for when he forges a bond with 10-year-old Eli, whose life so far has been marked by abuse and neglect.
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With One Voice
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsFeaturing mystics from many of the great spiritual traditions around the world, this illuminating documentary explores the unity of humanity, reveals our essential oneness and spreads the single message that binds all faiths together.
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The Holy Family
2006 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThis miniseries follows the everyday lives of humble carpenter Joseph and his young wife, Mary, as they guide their son, Jesus, through a sometimes difficult childhood. The drama explores how Mary met Joseph, the Virgin birth and Jesus as a boy.
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Joseph: King of Dreams
2000 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWith his gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat, Joseph inspires jealousy in his brothers and is sold into slavery in this animated retelling of the inspiring Bible story.
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Hardflip
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLiving with his overburdened single mom, teenager Caleb Jones uses skateboarding as the outlet for his anger and his dreams in this earnest drama. When his mother's illness transforms his situation, Caleb decides to seek out his long-absent father.
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