In 2017, Christian movies went off the charts with the likes of ‘The Case for Christ’ and ‘A Heart That Forgives’, same is going to happen this year as new movies are about to not only blow your mind but inspire your lives.
Here are 5 movies you should definately be on the look out for in 2018:
I Can Only Imagine
This movie centres on the life of Bart Millard. Bart grew up in Texas and suffered physical and emotional abuse in the hands of his father. His childhood and relationship with his dad inspires him to write the hit song “I Can Only Imagine” as singer of the Christian band MercyMe.
This movie will be released on the 16 of March 2018. The cast consist of J. Michael Finley, Brody Rose, Dennis Quaid, Cloris Leachman, Madeline Carroll, Trace Adkins and Priscillia Shire. It was produced by Kevin Downes, Cindy Bond, Daryl Leever and Joe Knopp.
God’s Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness
After God’s Not Dead 1 and 2, PureFlix franchise has decided to release God Is Not Dead 3, titled God’s Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness. The movie is all about a pastor who faces an unexpected setback when his church burns down and the local officials reject his plans to rebuild it. With nowhere else to turn, he seeks legal help from his estranged brother who happens to be an attorney and an atheist. God’s Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness is set to be released on the 30th of March 2018. The movie consist of actors such as David A. R. White, John Corbett, Shane Harper and many more.
It was produced by David A. R. White, Michael Scott, Brittany Yost, Elizebeth Travis and Alysoun Wolfe.It was also direceted by Michael Mason.
Paul, Apostle of Christ
This movie as the title depicts, is about the life of Paul. The movie focusses on how Paul was changed from a merciless prosecutor to a selfless servant of God. The movie will be released on the 28th Of March 2018. It was produced by David Zelon and Terence Berden and directed by Andrew Hyatt. The cast consist of James Faulkner, Jim Caviezel, Olivier Martinez, Joanne Whalley, John Lynch and Yogos Karamihos.
Samson
According to the events found in the book of Judges, Samson a Nazarene, who has been blessed with the power of strength was chosen by God to protect his people from the Philistines. After losing his true love to a cruel prince, Samson sets out on a mission of vengeance which will disrupt his commitment to God. The movie is set to be released 16 February 2018. It was produced by Bruce Macdonald, David A. R. White, Craig Jones and Brittany Yost. Bruce Macdonald also directed it. The Cast consist of Taylor James, Jackson Rathbone, Billy Zane, Caitlin Leahy, Rutger Hauer and Lindsay Wagner.
Mary Magdalene
As the name suggests, Mary Magdalene will focus on the celebrated follower of Christ while depicting her interactions with Jesus and his disciples. It will be released on the 16th of March 2018. It was directed by Garth Davis and produced by Ian Canning, Emile Sherman and Liz Watts. The cast consists of Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Nigerian actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tahar Rahim.
So here are the movies, make sure you see them when they are out!