Karol

Follow the amazing true story of the Karol Wojtyla, the young man who would defy the oppression of the Nazi and Communist regimes to follow God's call into the Catholic priesthood.  As a priest and bishop he fought to protect his people's Catholic faith and culture and is ultimately called upon to become Pope. Stars: Piotr Adamcyk, Malgosia Bela (2006) 

A Man For All Seasons

The inspiring story of Sir Thomas More who rose to the highest position attainable by a non-noble in England only to let it go for his faith.  Winner of 6 Academy Awards

Stars: Paul Schofield, Robert Shaw, Orson Wells, Vanessa Redgrave (1966) 

Boys Town

This is the Oscar-winning movie based on the real-life Fr. Flanagan who founded a home for delinquent and disadvantaged boys called "Boys Town".

Stars: Spencer Tracey and Mickey Rooney (1938) 

Going My Way

 A feel-good movie with plenty of laughs about the ups and downs of parish life for Fr. Charles O'Malley the new parish priest of a poor New York suburb.  Winner of 7 Academy Awards.

Stars: Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald (1944) 

John Paul II

This two-part film tells the story of Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) from early childhood to his funeral which was captured the attention of the world and was attended by millions. 

Stars: Jon Voight, Cary Elwes (2005)  

Mary Mackillop

The story of Mary Mackillop is one of the great stories of the Australian Church as she founded the Sisters of St Joseph and inspired thousands with her dedication to assisting and educating the poor.

Stars: Lucy Bell (1994)  

Molokai

 Fr. Damian was a Belgian priest who volunteered to live with and minister to the leper colony on the Hawaiian island of Molokai.  It is an inspiring and well told story with a excellent cast.

Stars: David Wenham, Sam Neill, Peter O'Toole, Kris Kristofferson, Kate Ceberano (2000)  

Mother Teresa

 One woman who heard a call from God and gave herself to it completely has inspired the world for decades.

Stars: Olivia Hussey (2003) 

The Mission

 A priest tries to protect a tribe of jungle-Indians from Spanish slave traders in 18th century South America.  One of the slave traders, having killed his brother in a dispute, seeks the help of the priest to find redemption and finds his life transformed by the Gospel.  An amazing soundtrack by Ennio Morricone.

Stars: Jeremy Irons, Robert De Niro, Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn (1986)  

The Scarlet and the Black

 Fr. Hugh O'Laughterty is an Irish priest working in the Vatican during the Nazi-occupation of World War II.  He risks his life to hide escaped Allied POWs but how long can his luck hold out? Based on a true story

Stars: Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer, John Gielguld (1983)  

Therese

 This is the story of St. Therese of Lisieux the much loved saint and now, Doctor of the Church.

Stars: Leonardo Defillipis, Maggie Rose Fleck (2004)

The Passion of the Christ

Mel Gibson's graphic depiction of the events surrounding Our Lord's Passion. 

Stars: Jim Cavezal (2004)

Rating: MA - High Level Violence