11 Easter Movies You’ll Actually Want to Watch With Your Family Every Year
Easter is the perfect excuse to gather on the couch and press play on something everyone enjoys. This isn’t one of those recycled lists with snoozers in bonnets and dusty VHS picks. These are the Easter movies your whole family will genuinely look forward to each year. They’ll make the holiday feel special without anyone reaching for their phone.
Hop (2011)
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E.B. doesn’t want to follow in his father’s pawprints as the next Easter Bunny—he wants to be a drummer. So he skips out on Easter duties and lands in Hollywood, where he runs into a jobless slacker played by James Marsden. What follows is a candy-coated comedy filled with animated antics.
Peter Rabbit (2018)
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Peter Rabbit cranks up the comedy with snappy dialogue and fast pacing, and James Corden voices a rabbit who’s equally adorable and chaotic. The rivalry between Peter and Mr. McGregor gets a fresh update with slapstick stunts and modern mischief while still keeping the rural charm intact.
It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)
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This Peanuts classic has been hopping around TV screens for decades. The gang gears up for Easter in their usual quirky fashion, with Linus insisting the “Easter Beagle” will take care of everything. Meanwhile, Lucy’s scheming, Peppermint Patty’s confused, and Snoopy—well, he steals the show, as always.
Rise of the Guardians (2012)
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This action-packed animated feature teams up Jack Frost, Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and yes—the Easter Bunny. The Guardians band together to protect childhood beliefs from a fear-wielding villain named Pitch. The Bunny plays a significant role with magical egg tunnels and pastel-colored boomerangs.
Zootopia (2016)
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While it’s not tied to Easter, Zootopia earns its spot for obvious reasons—bunnies and positive vibes all around. Judy Hopps is a rabbit cop determined to prove herself in a city full of species-based stereotypes. The movie delivers sharp humor and social commentary wrapped in detailed animation.
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
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This animated epic tells the story of Moses—his journey from Egyptian royalty to prophet of liberation. It shares the deeper themes of deliverance and faith that align with the season. DreamWorks combined traditional animation with early CGI. The Red Sea scene remains one of the most memorable in animation history.
The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014)
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In this holiday caper, a loyal Labrador named Zeus helps foil a sabotage plot at a doggy daycare during Easter weekend. It’s a light comedy with simple gags tailor-made for younger audiences. Mario Lopez voices Zeus with a laid-back charm, and the plot keeps things moving without getting too serious.
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo (2004)
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Rabbit cancels Easter in favor of Spring Cleaning Day, and it’s up to Roo and the gang to help him rediscover the holiday spirit. This gentle story draws inspiration from A Christmas Carol by using flashbacks and emotional nudges to teach lessons about friendship and celebration.
VeggieTales: An Easter Carol (2004)
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Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber return for an Easter version of Dickens’ holiday tale. Instead of Christmas, the focus shifts to the meaning of Easter and the importance of resurrection, hope, and kindness. It’s short, musical, and full of humor designed to entertain while delivering a faith-based message.
The Ten Commandments (1956)
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Clocking at nearly four hours, this Cecil B. DeMille epic is a staple during Easter. Charlton Heston plays Moses in a grand-scale retelling of the Exodus, including the plagues and parting seas. The film captures the foundational stories that tie into Jewish Passover and Christian Easter traditions.
The Star (2017)
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Told through the eyes of a small donkey named Bo, The Star follows Bo, who dreams of a bigger life but ends up helping Mary and Joseph reach Bethlehem safely. Kids will love the talking animals, while parents will appreciate how the film explains religious events.
Heaven Is for Real (2014)
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Based on a bestselling book, this movie centers on a four-year-old boy who claims he saw Heaven during a near-death experience. His father, a small-town pastor, struggles to process what it all means. It’s more of a family drama than a preachy film, and that’s why it works.
Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)
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As a companion to The Prince of Egypt, this lesser-known DreamWorks animated feature brings the story of Joseph and his technicolor dreamcoat to life. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and later rising to power in Egypt, Joseph’s story is one of forgiveness and resilience.
Ben-Hur (1959)
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This isn’t a quick watch, but Ben-Hur earns every minute of its nearly four-hour runtime. Charlton Heston stars as Judah Ben-Hur, a prince betrayed, enslaved, and eventually redeemed in a life that’s parallel to Jesus. The film includes brief but powerful scenes of Christ, particularly during the crucifixion.
The Miracle Maker (2000)
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The film tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of a young girl who meets him during his ministry. The story covers major Gospel events, including the crucifixion and resurrection. It handles difficult moments carefully, so it’s suitable for school-aged kids without watering down the message.