Just believe: Faith-based movies to stream

Life can be cruel, with nasty surprises around every corner waiting to hold you down. But in that moment of crisis, streaming platform Showmax has a number of inspirational faith-centric movies that will give you clarity, inspire you and bring peace to your life as you tackle your obstacles head-on.

The Furnace

Newly widowed Mary honours her late hubby by completing The Furnace – a 240km footrace across a South Africa game reserve. Depressed and unsure she can continue, Mary is helped with a little divine inspiration while at the cemetery – she meets the groundskeeper named Coffin (Luthuli Dlamini), who helps her see that everything happens for a reason and is part of God’s plan. Realising that Coffin has been sent to help her, Mary stands up in the face of physical adversity and tackles The Furnace. Watch now »

I Can Only Imagine

This biographical drama reveals the story behind the chart-topping Christian song I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe. It tells the story of a young man named Bart Millard. His mom abandons him at Christian camp and leaves Bart’s abusive dad. Bart too later walks out on his dad and tries to make it in Nashville. Rejected at every turn, a friend suggests that Bart go home, make peace with his life and find inner peace – which leads to a falling out with his girlfriend and another fight with his father. But then Bart learns the power of forgiveness when he faces his worst nightmare: losing his dad. Watch now »

God’s Not Dead

On his first day in Philosophy class, college student Josh has his faith in God challenged by his professor. He then has to choose between denouncing his faith or convincing his teacher and classmates that God does exist. Also watch the sequel, God’s Not Dead 2.

Home Sweet Home

A young barista longs for real love. When an eligible, handsome man walks into her coffee shop, she turns on the charm to no avail. She learns that he runs a ministry that builds affordable housing and decides to volunteer.

I’m Not Ashamed

Based on the inspiring true story of Rachel Joy Scott, a student at Columbine High School, this faith-based movie is a hopeful reminder that we can make a world of difference in the most trying of circumstances.

Dominee Tienie

A reverend reaches a crossroad in his life that tests his faith, marriage and career. He needs to find his way back so that he can regain his confidence and continue to help others.