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The Singing Nun (1966)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story: A Belgian nun, Sister Ann is sent to another order where she's at first committed to helping troubled souls like, Nichole and little Dominic. When Father Clementi hears Sister Ann's uplifting singing style, he takes her to a talent ...
Style: retro, captivating, semi serious, realistic, humorous
Plot: nun, religion, catholic, church, biopic, clergy, faith, composer, christian, bad father, convent, father son relationship ...
Time: year 1966, 60s
Place: belgium, africa, europe
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 6.7
 9K
Pope Joan (2009)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Germany, UK, Italy, Spain
Duration: 149 min.
Story: A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.
Style: serious, captivating, costume drama, historical drama, epic ...
Plot: pope, vatican, clergy, religion, medieval, monk, monastery, catholic priest, healing power, cross dressing, ambition, hidden identity ...
Time: middle ages, medieval times, 9th century, year 2010, ancient times
Place: germany, rome italy, europe, italy
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The Miracle of Marcelino (2010)
Genre: Drama, Family
Country: Mexico
Duration: 91 min.
Story: Marcelino Pan Y Vino (English: "Marcelino Bread And Wine") is a 1955 Spanish film. It was a success, and other countries have produced versions of it. The 1955 film was written by José María Sánchez Silva, who based it on his novel, and ...
Style: captivating, sincere, contemplative, light, touching ...
Plot: monastery, orphan, clergy, religions or cults, catholic, little boy, family relations, friendship, society, jesus christ, religious, jesus ...
Time: 1910s, 20th century
Place: mexico, latin america
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 6.6
 6K
Joan of Arc (1999)
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Canada
Duration: 180 min.
TV show
Story: Ten years before her death, Joan hears voices. Six years later, from the village of Domremy, she begins her mission to unite France under King Charles. First she leads a defense of Vaucouleurs against the Burgundians, then obtains safe passage to ...
Style: epic, costume drama, retro, informative, serious ...
Audience: kids
Plot: medieval, joan of arc, king of france, betrayal, sword, siege, faith, bow and arrow, religion, revolution, female protagonist, sword fight ...
Time: middle ages, medieval times, 15th century, ancient times
Place: france, england, paris france, europe
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 35K
The Way (2010)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Spain, USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story: When his son dies while hiking the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in the Pyrenees, Tom flies to France to claim the remains. Looking for insights into his estranged child’s life, he decides to complete the 500-mile mountain trek to ...
Style: emotional, thought provoking, inspirational, uplifting, touching ...
Audience: adult
Plot: travel, road trip, journey, traveler, pilgrimage, death of son, self discovery, redemption, on the road, grief, wanderlust, father ...
Time: 21st century
Place: spain, france, iberian peninsula, europe
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 6.3
 2K
Francesco (1989)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Italy, West Germany
Duration: 157 min.
Story: The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to ...
Style: emotional, serious, bleak, factual, cult classic ...
Plot: saint, religion, monk, historical event, medieval, male nudity, clergy, hopes, religions or cults, society, starting over, christian ...
Time: middle ages, medieval times, year 1989, 13th century, 12th century
Place: italy, europe
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 7.3
 20K
Shadowlands (1993)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 131 min.
Story: C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham
Style: sentimental, heartbreaking, touching, melancholic, factual ...
Audience: kids, teens, girls' night
Plot: poet, writers, biopic, marriage, honest, college, death, writer's life, couple relations, terminal illness, melancholy, literature ...
Time: 1950s, year 1993, 60s, 20th century, 50s
Place: england, europe
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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: France, Czech Republic, USA
Duration: 158 min.
Story: In 1429 a teenage girl from a remote French village stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil. Following her ...
Style: epic, captivating, realistic, factual, period piece ...
Plot: medieval, religion, joan of arc, war, battles, god, courage, politics, heroic mission, burned at the stake, heresy, female warrior ...
Time: middle ages, 15th century, medieval times, ancient times, 90s ...
Place: france, england, persia, europe, paris france
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Theresa: The Body of Christ (2007)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: France, Spain, UK
Duration: 97 min.
Story: In the 16th century, the daughter of a Spanish nobleman joins a convent and becomes a spiritual leader.
Style: spiritual, hot
Plot: saint, catholic, church, christian, female artist, bible, catholic saint, biopic, jesus, religious, jesus christ, ancient ...
Time: 16th century, ancient times, 17th century
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 5.9
 11K
Mary Magdalene (2018)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, Australia, USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story: Set in the Holy Land in the first century C.E., a young woman leaves her small fishing village and traditional family behind to join a radical new social movement. At its head is a charismatic leader, Jesus of Nazareth, who promises that the world ...
Style: biblical, captivating, disturbing, sincere, thought provoking ...
Plot: faith, jesus, baptism, christian, belief, religion, apostle, religious, resurrection, treason, christianity, superstition ...
Time: 1st century, biblical epic, ancient times, 1930s
Place: jerusalem, xian
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It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 130 min.
Story: A holiday favourite for generations... George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. ...
Style: inspirational, feel good, touching, sentimental, uplifting ...
Audience: family outing, kids, date night, chick flick, adult
Plot: christmas, holiday, small town, small town life, angel, friendship, depression, life philosophy, snow, life changing experience, self discovery, happy ending ...
Time: 1940s, 20th century, year 1946, year 1945, year 1919 ...
Place: america, new york, new york state, usa
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 7.2
 16K
El Cid (1961)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: Italy, USA
Duration: 182 min.
Story: Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain.
Style: epic, breathtaking, stylized, historically accurate, phantasmagoric ...
Plot: knight, medieval, barbarian, sword fight, spanish history, swashbuckler, islam, battles, duel, historical epic, catholic, betrayal ...
Time: middle ages, 11th century, medieval times, year 1961
Place: spain, europe, valencia spain
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 6.9
 7K
Barabbas (1961)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Italy, USA
Duration: 137 min.
Story: Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was spared crucifixion when Pilate manipulated the crowd into pardoning him, rather than Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where ...
Style: biblical, epic, intense, exciting, captivating ...
Plot: peplum, jesus, christian, christianity, bible, jesus christ, redemption, religion, roman empire, ancient, ancient rome, ancient history ...
Time: 1st century, year 1961, biblical epic, ancient times
Place: rome italy, middle east, greece, jerusalem, holy land ...
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 7.9
 29K
The Leopard (1963)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 186 min.
Story: As Garibaldi's troops begin the unification of Italy in the 1860s, an aristocratic Sicilian family grudgingly adapts to the sweeping social changes undermining their way of life. Proud but pragmatic Prince Don Fabrizio Salina allows his war ...
Style: epic, visual, political, visually appealing, cerebral ...
Plot: decadence, revolution, politics, civil war, melancholy, catholic, literary, ambition, death, execution, italian history, battles ...
Time: 19th century, victorian era, ancient times, year 1963, 1800s ...
Place: sicily, italy, corsica, palermo italy, naples italy ...
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God's mighty servant (2011)
Genre: Biography, History
Country: Germany
Duration: 180 min.
Story: The story of Sister Pascalina Lehnert, who was the personal confidant and secretary to Pope Pius XII for forty years, when he was the papal nuncio in Germany, and then for his whole pontificate. The Pope had great confidence in her wisdom, energy, ...
Style: captivating, sincere, psychological, christian film
Plot: religion, catholic, nun, historical character, religious faith, convent, historical figure, religious, faith, female protagonist, life philosophy, religious fundamentalism ...
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Gimme Shelter (2013)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story: After running away from her abusive mother, a streetwise teen seeks refuge with her father, but he rejects her when he learns that she's pregnant.
Style: emotional, serious, psychological, rough, teen ...
Audience: teens, chick flick
Plot: abusive mother, pregnancy, homeless, mother daughter relationship, starting over, survival, human spirit, family problems, youth, social misfits, life is a bitch, domestic violence ...
Time: 21st century
Place: usa
Is relevant ?
 8.3
 2K
Isabel (2011)
Genre: Biography, History
Country: Spain
Duration: 3038 min.
TV show
Story: Charting the life of Isabella I of Castile, one of the most important women in Spain’s history, Isabel follows her passionate story from childhood to being crowned Queen. From her political struggles within King Henry IV's court to her ...
Style: serious, historical drama, realistic, captivating, stylized ...
Plot: royal family, spanish history, queen, royalty, aristocracy, unfaithful husband, conquering, palace intrigue, historical figure, throne, heir, rise to the top ...
Time: 15th century, middle ages, medieval times
Place: spain, europe, portugal
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 6.3
 30K
Risen (2016)
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min.
Story: Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in ...
Style: biblical, christian film, atmospheric, historical drama, tense ...
Audience: family friendly
Plot: christianity, roman empire, apostle, investigation, jesus christ, easter, resurrection, messiah, religion, jesus, religious, christian ...
Time: 1st century, biblical epic, 1930s
Place: jerusalem, china
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 8.1
 499K
Spotlight (2015)
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 129 min.
Story: In 2001, editor Marty Baron of The Boston Globe assigns a team of journalists to investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys. Led by editor Walter "Robby" Robinson, reporters ...
Style: factual, suspense, psychological, tense, talky ...
Audience: chick flick, adult
Plot: journalism, investigation, lawyer, investigative journalism, conspiracy, sexual abuse, newspaper, journalist, catholic church, pedophilia, catholicism, child abuse ...
Time: year 2001, year 2015, 2010s, year 2016, 70s ...
Place: boston, massachusetts, new england, nova scotia, florida
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 6.5
 8K
Dark Habits (1983)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Spain
Duration: 114 min.
Story: A nightclub singer seeks refuge with gay nuns on dope in a Madrid convent.
Style: dark comedy, erotic, surreal, social, hispanic ...
Plot: satire, lgbt, catholic, catholic church, gays and lesbians, nun, drug addiction, religion, gay, lgbtq, surrealism, sin ...
Time: year 1983, 20th century, 80s
Place: spain, europe
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Sword of Honour (2001)
Genre: Drama, War
Country: UK
Duration: 208 min.
Story: Guy Crouchback joins the war effort during World War 2, an idealistic quest to join the forces of good in the fight against evil. But his efforts is not rewarded, he never has any chance to join any real fighting, circumstances always prevent it. ...
Style: serious, realistic, captivating, touching, semi autobiographical ...
Plot: world war two, military, love triangle, fighting the system, love and romance, betrayal, haunted by the past, life is a bitch, military life, soldier, basic training, society ...
Time: future, 1940s
Place: england, europe
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 7.5
 3K
The Nun (1966)
Genre: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 140 min.
Story: In eighteenth-century France, a girl is forced against her will to take vows as a nun. Three mothers superior treat her in radically different ways, ranging from maternal concern, to sadistic persecution, to lesbian desire.
Style: art house, historical drama, sensual, captivating, thought provoking ...
Plot: nun, religion, convent, lgbt, catholic, monk, nunsploitation, priest, suicide, fetish, swing, communism ...
Time: 18th century, year 1966
Place: france, europe
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 7.5
 69K
Rudy (1993)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story: Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size ...
Style: inspirational, tear jerker, uplifting, emotional, feel good ...
Audience: family outing, teens, kids, teen drama
Plot: underdog, american football, biopic, college, football, aspiration, college life, motivation, american football player, learning disability, education, inspiration ...
Time: 70s, 90s, 20th century, 60s
Place: indiana, boston, usa
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The Name of the Rose (1986)
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: West Germany, Italy, France
Duration: 130 min.
Story: 14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's ...
Style: intellectual, psychological, suspenseful, gloomy, clever ...
Plot: investigation, clergy, medieval, monastery, monk, murder mystery, murder, religion, whodunit, riddles and clues, uncover truth, abbey ...
Time: middle ages, 14th century, medieval times, year 1986, ancient times
Place: europe, south of france, france, italy
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Hidden in Silence (1996)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story: Poland 1939, shortly before invasion of the German troops. To save their belongings from the Nazis, the Jewish family Diamant transfers them to their 17-year-old catholic maid Fusia. In return Fusia provides them with food until the ghetto is ...
Plot: world war two, nazi, holocaust, catholic, world war one, christian, world war, rat, teenager, christmas eve, house, attic ...
Time: 1940s
Place: poland
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Henry Poole Is Here (2008)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story: Henry Poole abandons his fiancée and family business to spend what he believes are his remaining days alone. The discovery of a 'miracle' by a nosy neighbor ruptures his solitude and restores his faith in life.
Style: touching, emotional, intense, semi serious, humorous ...
Audience: date night
Plot: loneliness, neighbor, depression, terminal illness, religion, faith, existentialism, society, love and romance, dealing with death, catholic, nosy neighbor ...
Time: year 2008, 21st century
Place: california, usa
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 6.9
 32K
Goya's Ghosts (2006)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Spain, USA
Duration: 113 min.
Story: Painter Francisco Goya faces a scandal involving his muse, who is labeled a heretic by a monk.
Style: period piece, intense, factual, realistic, costume drama ...
Plot: rape, artist, art, spanish history, prison, prostitute, painter, biopic, spanish inquisition, life is a bitch, lifestyle, painting ...
Time: 18th century, georgian era, regency period, 19th century, year 2006 ...
Place: spain, persia, madrid
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 8.0
 197K
Cinderella Man (2005)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 144 min.
Story: The true story of boxer, Jim Braddock who, in the 1920’s after his retirement, has a surprise comeback in order to get him and his family out of a socially poor state.
Style: touching, inspirational, motivational, sentimental, uplifting ...
Audience: boys' night, teens, manly
Plot: boxing, underdog, human spirit, great depression, biopic, boxer, athlete's life, poverty, depression, motivation, financial problem, family bonds ...
Time: 1930s, year 2005, year 2006, 2000s, 1920s ...
Place: new jersey, netherlands, usa, madison square garden manhattan new york city, manhattan new york city ...
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 6.7
 308K
Angels & Demons (2009)
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA, Italy
Duration: 138 min.
Story: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon investigates a mysterious symbol seared into the chest of a murdered physicist. He discovers evidence of the unimaginable, the rebirth of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati, the most powerful ...
Style: exciting, intellectual, suspenseful, suspense, serious ...
Audience: girls' night, chick flick, teens, family friendly, adult
Plot: conspiracy, murder, twists and turns, illuminati, investigation, catholicism, vatican, riddles and clues, danger, secret society, religions or cults, religion ...
Time: year 2009, 2000s
Place: rome italy, italy, europe, harvard university, geneva switzerland
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The Perfect Family (2011)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story: Kathleen Turner stars as suburban mother and devout Catholic Eileen Cleary, who has always kept up appearances. When she runs for the Catholic Woman of the Year title at her local parish, her final test is introducing her family to the board for the ...
Style: touching, semi serious, realistic, humorous
Plot: lesbian, dysfunctional family, church, family problems, couples, religions or cults, physical appearance, parents and children, society, couple relations, gays and lesbians, gender ...
Time: 21st century
Place: usa
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