If you were captivated by 'Jesus the Game Changer' (2016), a thought-provoking exploration of Jesus' revolutionary impact on history, you'll love these 10 similar movies and shows. This article highlights films and series that delve into faith, history, and transformative ideas, offering fresh perspectives for those inspired by the original documentary.

The Miracle Maker (2000)
Description: An animated retelling of the life of a significant religious figure, blending traditional storytelling with innovative animation to convey spiritual messages.
Fact: The film combines stop-motion animation with traditional 2D animation, creating a unique visual style that appeals to both children and adults.


The Visual Bible: Matthew (1993)
Description: A direct cinematic rendering of a biblical gospel, emphasizing the teachings, miracles, and parables of a key religious leader with a focus on authenticity.
Fact: This film is part of a series that aims to bring the Bible to life through dramatic reenactments, staying as close as possible to the original text.


The Passion of the Christ (2004)
Description: A deeply immersive portrayal of the final hours of a central religious figure, emphasizing sacrifice, redemption, and the human experience within a spiritual context.
Fact: The film was shot in Aramaic, Latin, and Hebrew to enhance historical authenticity. It became one of the highest-grossing R-rated films in history.


The Gospel of John (2003)
Description: A word-for-word adaptation of a biblical text, providing a detailed and reverent portrayal of the life and teachings of a central religious figure.
Fact: The film uses the Good News Translation of the Bible for its script, ensuring accessibility while maintaining faithfulness to the source material.


The Nativity Story (2006)
Description: Focuses on the events leading up to the birth of a significant religious figure, emphasizing humility, divine intervention, and the fulfillment of prophecy.
Fact: The film was released in December 2006 to coincide with the Christmas season. It was shot on location in Italy and Morocco.


Son of God (2014)
Description: This film presents a comprehensive narrative of a key religious figure's life, from birth to resurrection, highlighting themes of faith, love, and divine purpose.
Fact: The movie was edited from footage originally shot for the miniseries 'The Bible,' with additional scenes filmed to create a standalone feature.


Risen (2016)
Description: A unique perspective on the aftermath of a resurrection event, blending historical drama with a detective-style narrative to explore faith and doubt.
Fact: The film approaches the resurrection story from the viewpoint of a Roman military tribune, offering a fresh angle on the biblical account.


A.D. The Bible Continues (2015)
Description: This series delves into the aftermath of a pivotal religious event, focusing on the early Christian community and their struggles, much like the exploration of transformative religious narratives.
Fact: The series was produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, who are known for their work on biblical projects. It was intended to be a continuation of their previous miniseries, 'The Bible.'


Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018)
Description: Explores the life and ministry of a transformative religious leader, highlighting themes of conversion, perseverance, and the spread of faith under persecution.
Fact: The film focuses on the later years of Paul's life, depicting his imprisonment in Rome and his relationship with Luke.


The Visual Bible: Acts (1994)
Description: Chronicles the early Christian church's formation and growth, highlighting the spread of faith and the challenges faced by its followers.
Fact: Like its predecessor, this film adheres closely to the biblical text, providing a visual representation of the Book of Acts.
