Looking for a Christian Movie Based on a True Story?
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Are you looking for a new movie to watch but want it to be faith-based? Preferably a Christian movie based on a true story? Check out these recommendations!
I shared earlier that I’m a Pure Flix ambassador, which means I’ve received screener advances to review as part of my responsibilities.
This month, I received the screener for the movie Miracle At Manchester.
As a heads-up, let me say you will need a box of tissues nearby.
My Recommendations for A Christian Movie Based On A True Story.
There are several movies that make this list, but let me start with the newest one-
Miracle At Manchester
Synopsis: God is still in the business of miracles.
Based on the true story, a high schooler’s bright future changes in an instant when he’s diagnosed with aggressive cancer.
But the power of prayer and support from his community renews a father’s faith and brings healing to a family.
The heart of the movie builds on the importance of community, the power of prayer, and persistence in faith.
As a mom of a high schooler, middle schooler, and elementary school-aged child, with my athletic son and soccer-loving daughter close in age to Brycen, this movie moved me in so many ways.
The movie follows Brycen’s story and the difficult season of life he had to go through with his family, but through it, it shows beautiful reminders of God’s Faithful Presence through people in the hospital, people in his community, his school, and the pillar of strength his dad was to him.
I thought about Exodus 17:12-14. How when Moses’ arms grew tired in battle and how Aaron and Hur held them up till the Israelites defeated the Amalekites.
I believe we’re called to be Aarons and Hurs to the people in our circles who are fighting difficult battles in lives. To stand with them, support them, pray with them and just rally around them in faith.
This movie was a reflection of just that.
Watch it here, exclusive on Pure Flix, starting April 1, 2023.
More Christian Movies Based On A True Story:
True Story Christian Movies To Watch
Woodlawn
A message of hope and love leads to a spiritual awakening that inspires a star athlete to overcome the hate that surrounds him.
Rudy
Rock-solid, immensely entertaining, based-on-fact account of Rudy Ruettiger (Sean Astin), a working-class boy intent on realizing his dreams of playing football at Notre Dame.
Miracle On The Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story
Based on a true story of a family that crashes in a private plane on their way to a cabin in the mountains and their struggle for survival.
On Wings Of Eagles
Based on the incredible true story of Eric Liddell, a Scottish gold medalist, who returns to China to work as a missionary teacher. Whilst in China he gets caught up in the Japanese invasion of 1937.
The Way Home | Pure Flix
Based on the inspirational true story about how a rural community rallied around a distraught family to search for their missing two-year-old boy.
5000 Blankets
Inspired by a remarkable true story, Phillip and his mom (Anna Camp) are determined to change lives after his father disappears due to a mental health crisis. Phillip's generosity and faith spark a citywide movement.
Hoovey | Pure Flix
When promising high school basketball player Eric “Hoovey” Elliott collapses on the court, doctors discover a life-threatening brain tumor. Hoovey will survive the high-risk surgery, but at what cost?
Spare Parts
Based on the true story of a group of teens who, with the help of their new teacher, build a robot in order to compete in a competition for top university students.
Pride
Based on the true story of Jim Ellis, a young college graduate who sets up a swim team for troubled African-American teens. As the bond between mentor and protégés deepens, the teens are taught important lessons both in and out of the
Indivisible
The extraordinary true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather. When war etches battle scars on their hearts, they face one more battle: the fight to save their marriage. One marriage, one family, under God.
EndGame
A young boy with an incredible talent for chess, reluctantly joins the school chess team in an effort to live up to the accolades received by his soccer-star brother, and with the help of his coach and grandmother, he embarks on his incredible journey.
Miracle at Manchester
A hopeful story based on actual events of how a community organizes a miracle for a teen battling a very aggressive form of brain cancer while two men find their restoration in his healing
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