A series of high-profile Bible-based streaming series have landed on Prime Video in recent months, leading many viewers to take notice and search for other family-friendly titles within the streaming giant’s vast library.
As I’ve learned, there’s plenty to be found.
With titles like House of David and The Chosen padding what was already an impressive list of faith-focused content, it’s clear Prime Video is making a major push for families of faith.
Of course, many families already have a Prime Video subscription without realizing it. That’s because it’s an accompanying perk with Amazon Prime membership -- a service that provides not only fast shipping but also free music, e-books and more. It’s kind of like that old gift card sitting in your wallet or those delicious fries hidden at the bottom of the bag. You have it. You just didn’t know.
Some 180 million Americans subscribe to Amazon Prime, significantly more than the approximately 89 million subscribers to Netflix. Why not take a dive into the Prime Video library and enjoy what you already have?
Here are 10 great faith-based movies and television series on Prime Video, along with a few more titles worth checking out.
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1. House of David
1. House of David
A shepherd boy follows God’s lead to slay a giant and take the throne as the king of Israel. House of David is a multi-season series directed by two filmmakers, Jon Erwin (I Can Only Imagine, Jesus Revolution) and Jon Gunn (The Case for Christ, Ordinary Angels), who have a history of producing excellent faith-based content. The first season includes several well-known scenes from Scripture: the anointing of David, the fall of King Saul, and the slaying of Goliath. Like The Chosen, it is a mixture of biblical authenticity and creative license. Wonder Project produced it. Rated TV 13+.
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2. The Chosen
2. The Chosen
A man claiming to be the Son of God calls ordinary people to follow Him. The Chosen is a multi-season series about Jesus and the most popular faith-based project of the past two decades, viewed by more than 200 million people worldwide. Jonathan Roumie portrays Jesus, while Dallas Jenkins directs it. The company behind The Chosen, 5&2 Studios, announced in 2025 a partnership with Prime Video that will make it the exclusive streaming platform for the series. The agreement gives Prime Video an exclusive 90-day window to stream new seasons following their theatrical release.
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3. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Galadriel, Elrond and other heroes of Middle-earth battle the rise of evil in this fantastical live-action series set thousands of years before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It draws from J.R.R. Tolkien’s books and their appendices and is scheduled for five seasons. Rings of Power is largely family-friendly, provided you don’t mind the types of monsters and violence common in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. “We like the idea that a family could watch this show,” showrunner Patrick McKay told Crosswalk. Rated TV-14. Rings of Power isn’t faith-based in the traditional sense, but Tolkien’s own biblical worldview shines through its themes of hope, sacrifice and the battle between good and evil.
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4. On a Wing and a Prayer
4. On a Wing and a Prayer
A family is forced to learn how to land an airplane after the pilot dies mid-flight. The film is based on the true story of Doug White, a middle-aged man who was traveling back from a funeral in 2009 when the pilot at the controls passed. Unknown to him, experts estimated he and his family had only a 5 percent chance of making it back to the ground safely. Actor Dennis Quaid portrays White. Sean McNamara (Soul Surfer, The Miracle Season) directed it, while Roma Downey produced it. White credits God for keeping him safe. Rated PG for peril, some language, suggestive references and thematic elements.
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5. Overcomer
5. Overcomer
A high school cross country runner overcomes self-doubt thanks to the guidance of a coach who himself is on a transformative journey of faith. The film follows the story of a high school coach whose world is upended when the town’s biggest employer shuts down, causing an exodus of families, including his top athletes. While he is struggling to adjust, the principal asks him to coach cross-country, a sport he despises. This Kendrick Brothers film earned an A+ CinemaScore grade from moviegoers and stars Cameron Arnett, Shari Rigby, Priscilla Shirer and Aryn Wright-Thompson. It spotlights a subject rare in faith-based films: one’s identity in Christ. Rated PG for some thematic elements.
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6. His Only Son
6. His Only Son
A man of deep faith takes a long journey across desert land to do the unthinkable: sacrifice his son on an altar to God. This Angel Studios movie follows the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac, tackling one of the most controversial passages in Scripture with reverence. (An angel from God stops Abraham at the last moment.) Director David Helling told Crosswalk the story points to Jesus. “[God] had a purpose in testing Abraham in this way and in setting this example -- this memorial stone of sorts -- that people could look back on for 2,000 years from the time of Abraham to the time of Christ.” Rated PG-13 for thematic content and some violence.
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7. Superbook
7. Superbook
Two siblings and their robot companion, Gizmo, travel back in time to witness biblical events thanks to a mysterious book. This multiseason animated series was launched by CBN in 2011 and includes well-known stories from both the Old and New Testaments: the crossing of the Red Sea, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and the resurrection of Jesus, for example. It also includes stories you may have forgotten: Naaman and the servant girl and Elisha and the Syrians, just to name two. Gordon Robertson, president of CBN, once called Superbook the “best evangelistic tool CBN has created in more than 60 years of ministry.”
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8. Soul Surfer
8. Soul Surfer
A promising 13-year-old surfer loses her left arm in a devastating shark attack but refuses to let the tragedy end her dreams. The film tells the true story of Bethany Hamilton, whose unwavering faith, determination, and the support of her family and friends helped her return to competitive surfing against all odds. AnnaSophia Robb stars as Bethany, alongside Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt as her parents, with Carrie Underwood making her acting debut as her youth leader. It was nominated for a Teen Choice Award, an ESPY, and a People’s Choice Award. It won a Movie Guide Award for best film for families. Rated PG for an intense accident sequence and some thematic material.
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9. All Saints
9. All Saints
A pastor arrives at a small, struggling church with the expectation that he will oversee its closure, yet is inspired to keep it open when a group of refugees from Myanmar unexpectedly joins the congregation. Determined to help them while keeping the church alive, he devises an unconventional plan -- transforming the church’s land into a working farm. The film is based on the true story of a Tennessee church that transformed a dying congregation into a thriving haven for those in need. Rated PG for thematic elements.
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10. Captive
10. Captive
A single mother battling drug addiction is taken hostage in her apartment but finds an unexpected way to connect with her captor by reading Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life, leading to a life-changing encounter for both. The film tells the true story of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols, whose harrowing 2005 hostage situation in Atlanta took an unexpected turn through faith and redemption. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving violence and substance abuse.
Other titles worth watching: The Baxters, Jonathan and Jesus, The Bible / A.D. The Bible Continues, Letters to God, Jesus of Nazareth, Running the Bases.
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Originally published March 05, 2025.
