If there’s anything I love as much as Christian romance novels, it’s Christian romance movies. (Okay, let’s be real here—I love movies almost as much as books but not quite. I’ll always be a book nerd at heart.) Although I enjoy almost any clean romance, as with books, my favorites are the ones with a strong faith message—which is much harder to find in movies than in books, sadly. Over the past year or so, though, my fifteen-year-old daughter and I have been making our way through every Christian romance movie we can find, and we’ve come across some amazing gems.
Here are our favorites (I’ve linked to each movie on Amazon, just for the sake of convenience, but many of them can be found on other streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, or Hallmark):
The Lost Valentine
All I can say is have a box or two of tissues handy for this one. I’m not usually a fan of dual timeline stories, but this one was masterfully done, making me care just as much about what had happened to Caroline (played by Betty White) and her husband in the past as about the current-day love story involving her grandson and the journalist profiling Caroline. My daughter and I must have spent half of this movie gripping each other’s hands as we learned along with Caroline what had happened to her husband, who never returned from World War II. And though there were buckets of tears, there were plenty of uplifting moments as well.
Forever My Girl
First a confession—I don’t generally listen to country music (aside from listening to it with my dad on hundreds of fishing trips as a kid). But this movie about a country singer who fights to win back the girl he left at the altar has a piece of my heart. I loved how fiercely protective Josie was of her daughter and how Liam—a complete mess at the beginning of the movie—came to accept and even adore his responsibilities as a father.
Every Other Holiday
For someone who doesn’t listen to country music, I apparently like to watch movies about country singers. This one about a newly separated couple who spend Christmas together for the sake of their girls was incredibly touching. I loved that even though they were no longer together, Tracie found herself defending Rick and his career choice to her family. And the song he writes for her at the end—it’s enough to make me want to start listening to country music.
Faith, Hope & Love
This was a quirky movie about a young widower who agrees to enter a dance contest with his daughter’s ballet teacher. It offers a mix of fun and entertaining scenes and some really heartfelt, touching moments as Jimmy reconciles his grief over his wife’s death with his new feelings for Faith, who, despite her name, is struggling with her own faith issues.
God Bless the Broken Road
This one gets you right from the start, so be prepared for some tears. The faith journey in this movie is particularly strong, as Amber has to come to grips with her anger at God over her husband’s death, even as she starts to develop feelings for race car driver Cody. And yes, there’s a country music connection to this movie too, as it’s loosely based on the song “Bless the Broken Road” (recorded most famously by Rascal Flatts).
What about you? Do you love to watch Christian romance movies as much as you love to read Christian romance books? Have you watched any of the movies I’ve listed here? What did you think of them? Do you have any recommendations for romance movies with a strong Christian theme?
I have not watched any of these movies. I will check them out.
I will be interested in checking out the movies. Thank you.
Hi Valerie! I agree that books are my first love but I do love a good movie too. The one that popped in my head first on the topic is Fireproof, I have never seen one that compares! I agree it is hard to find a movie with as strong a Christian message as you & I prefer, especially on TV. That said I do watch a lot of movies-more in the last few years. I am surprised that I have only seen one of those you listed. That one I rented a few months ago and in the days I had it (5 I think) I watched it at least 4 times…..Forever My Girl! Needless to say I LOVE it! The funniest thing is that about a month later I saw it listed on my guide for TV (Hallmark channel I believe) & yuppers, I watched it again and yes, I cried every single time! I think I saw another one you listed here years ago but am not positive. I will definitely find these to watch now though. I know we have the same taste in books and doubt movies are any different. Thanks for the ideas! ❤
I watched The Lost Valentine a few years ago and enjoyed it. I haven’t seen any of the others, though.
I’ve never even heard of these movies! I’d rather read than watch movies, though. However, that said, I do like country music, so I might like a couple of these. Well, I like Old Country. Some of the new stuff is too rocky for me!
I mainly choose to read but will check these movies out on Netflix. I am also not a big fan of country music but there is some that is OK.
Hope you enjoy them! :)
You’re welcome! I always love sharing movie (and book!) recommendations.
Hi Deb! Oh yes, Fireproof too! It’s funny, I don’t reread a lot of books (though there are a few!), but I do tend to rewatch movies and TV shows. Right now, my daughter and I are rewatching seasons 1-5 of When Calls the Heart as we wait for the next seasons on Netflix. Glad you have some new movies to check out now too!
That’s definitely a good one! I love when I find movies that I may have missed when they first came out. :)
You definitely might like these! I didn’t find the country music too rocky–but then I’m no country music expert, lol. Hope you find one you enjoy!
I can’t remember which of these were on Netflix, but I think at least a couple of them were. Hope you find one you love!
I’ve seen a couple of these, and the others sound good too. Fireproof was another great movie, its more about a couple rebuilding their marriage, but it had some romance in it too.
Yes! Fireproof is another good one! Thanks for the reminder. :)
Thanks for the info on these movies. I’m always looking for a good movie.
I need to check these out.
Same here! Hope you enjoy these! :)
Hope you find something you’ll love!
Of the Kendrick brothers’ films, Fireproof (mentioned already) is the strongest romantic story. However, War Room and and, to a certain extent, Courageous, also include themes of restoration in the context of family.
I’ve watched the first two that you shared. I enjoy movies but enjoy books more.
The Lost Valentine is a favorite.
Hi Lincoln! I don’t think I’ve seen War Room or Courageous yet–I’ll have to check them out. Thanks for the recommendations!
Agreed. Movies are great, but they can never take the place of books!
That was such a good one!
I’m late. I do enjoy Christian movies. I watched Christmas Coupon recently and enjoyed it. I have just bought a few from the Christian bookshop here in Australia to watch.
While not a romance Summer Snow is a really good Christian movie.
I don’t have any screening subscription or what you call cable so most movies I see are ones I buy or borrow or at Christmas we do get some on tv.
Dear Valerie, I’ve already watched “The Lost Valentine”, “Forever My Girl” and “God Bless the Broken Road”.
I love watching movies, too, and also like to find a balance between books and movies all the time. I prefer books over anything else, but good movies are always a bonus.
Bless you!
I loved “Fireproof” and “Courageous”.
“War Room” still to be seen.
Hi Valerie,
Thanks for sharing the list of movies. I do like watching a good movie, but I enjoy reading books more!
Thank you for bringing these up Lincoln. Courageous is very good and War Room……Valerie, you have to see this! You will NEVER look at prayer the same way again! I had always prayed for my husband’s salvation and a different type of marriage but when I saw this it made me look at things from a totally different point of view!
I’ll definitely have to check it out!
I haven’t seen either of those yet, so I’ll have to check them out. Thanks for the recommendations!
I agree, it’s great to find that balance between books and movies! Thankfully it doesn’t have to be an either/or situation. :)
Hi Jan! Happy to share! Nothing beats a good book, but good movies can come close. :)
Hi, Valerie :) I have seen most of the movies mentioned because I am blessed to have Hallmark where many of these can be seen. I do love to read, too, and usually read, whenever there are commercials, while watching a movie!
Reading during commercials = best of both worlds! I love it!