Easter is such an occasion when people just want to forget all their stress and strains. They want to enjoy and make merriment with their family and friends. Easter movies are very good way to celebrate and enjoy Easter.

There are spiritual and religious movies based on Easter. Most of the Easter movies depict the fun and merriment associated with Easter. Apart from mainstream Easter movies, there are animated Easter movies also involving Easter eggs and Easter bunnies. These films are very much liked by children. Easter movies are great source of information about Easter traditions, customs and history.

There are some popular Easter movies which depict the message, mission, sacrifice and resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ in a very passionate and powerful way.

The Passion of the Christ: This classic Easter Movie features the life of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. This, Mel Gibson directed movie, has James Caviezel as Jesus. Though this movie depicts torture and violence given to Jesus and is not recommended for children but is very emotionally moving as it shows sufferings of Lord Jesus for the mankind.

The Gospel of John: This movie is the story of Lord Jesus as told by his disciple John. Released in 2003, Jesus was played by Henry Ian Cusick. This picture shows passion and compassion of three years of ministry of Jesus.

Easter Parade (1948): This is a very encompassing and classic film depicting the Easter spirit. This is an all-time classic movie.

It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1976): This great movie is not religious but it is about the fun spirit of Easter. It is a movie that people of every age can watch and enjoy.

The Robe (1953): This is Oscar-nominated movie is starred by Richard Burton and Jean Simmons. It is about the Roman tribune who gets changed forever after winning the Christ’s robe in gambling.

The Greatest Story Ever told (1965): This is a classic movie based upon Easter Story. David lean directed movie stars Max von Sydow as the Christ.