MOVIES 63 SEPTEMBER 2025 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition The number of faith films scheduled for the latter part of 2025 has simply exploded – now totaling 18 with of more to come! Supporting these films in theaters helps them touch and change many lives. These movies will bless believers and provide an opportunity for outreach to the unchurched. Faith-Based Theatrical Releases Check film websites for information. Films with “start” date, run at least one week. For family-friendly reviews of these and other films, check pluggedin.com. Check FaithFilmFan.com for lots of information, bit.ly/sharingmoviesworthy for helpful interviews, FaithContentNetwork.com/films for how your church can show some films and sign up for my “Faith Movie News” emails at bit.ly/faithfilms “The Short Game” (start 8/29) Inspiring family film about young man trying to get a college golf scholarship while caring for his autistic younger brother. shortgamemovie.com “The Blind” (*8/31-9/4) Based on true story of Phil Robertson’s (Duck Dynasty) self-destructive life -- proving that that there is hope anyone can change. theblindmovie.com “Guns & Moses” (*9/7-11) Hasidic Rabbi turns detective after congregation is violently attacked. fathomentertainment.com/releases/guns-moses “Light of the World” (starts 9/5) Beautifully animated story of the life, death & resurrection of Jesus, told through the eyes of a young Apostle John. lightoftheworld.com (Discount tickets at: bit.ly/lightoftheworldgroups) “Triumph of the Heart” (starts 9/12) Based on the inspiring true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe –who offered his life to save another – love triumphing over the horrors of the Auschwitz death camp. triumphoftheheart.com “Noah – Live!” (*9/18-24) Sight and Sound’s epic biblical musical presentation Noah. noahevent.com “The Senior” (starts 9/19) Entertaining and inspiring true story of how at 59, Mike Flynt returns to his college to play football for his final year of eligibility. angel.com/movies/senior (Discount tickets at: bit.ly/theseniordiscountedtickets) “Dot Conner: Webtective” (*9/19) Detective story of Dot discovering truth of Philippians 4:13. dotconner.com/movie “Bau: Artist at War” (starts 9/26) True story of Joseph Bau, a gifted artist who, with love, art, humor, defied the darkness of the Holocaust giving hope to many. His secret wedding in the concentration camp, was immortalized in the movie "Schindler’s List." baumovie.com “Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour” (starts 9/26) Immersive fun for families. Dude Perfect end their shows by sharing their faith. movie.dudeperfect.com “Bernadette of Lourdes: The Musical in Cinema” (*9/28,29) Acclaimed stageto-screen musical about the spiritual journey of the 19th-century French visionary. (In French with English/Spanish subtitles) bernadetteincinema.com “Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story” (*10/7) When his health and fame crumble, a Chicago radio legend discovers redemption next to a dirty dumpster. brokenmaryfilm.com “Soul on Fire” (starts 10/10) Miraculous, inspiring true story of John O’Leary who, as a boy, was given no chance of surviving a horrific accident. soulonfiremovie.com “Truth & Treason” (starts 10/17) During WWII, a teenage German boy must choose between loyalty to the truth or to his country, and the lies it embraces. angel.com/movies/truth-and-treason “Off School Property” (*10/23) Thought-provoking documentary about the history and impact of the anti-faith shift in public education. fathomentertainment.com/releases/off-school-property/ “The Christmas Ring” (starts 11/6) A military widow falls in love with an antiques dealer while searching for her lost family Christmas Ring, an heirloom that has been in the family since D-Day. (From Karen Kingsbury book. With Kesley Grammar) thechristmasringmovie.com “Sarah’s Oil” (starts 11/7) Based on the amazing true story, about how a young girl inherited land in Oklahoma and is convinced there is oil below. A story of determination and faith in the face of life-threatening obstacles. (With Zach Levi) amazon.com/salp/sarahsoil “Zero A.D.” (starts 12/19) Fresh new dramatization of the birth that changed the world forever! Directed by Alejandro Monteverde (“Sound of Freedom”). angel.com/movies/zero-ad “I Can Only Imagine 2” (starts 2/20/26) As his world unravels at the peak of his success, the lead singer of MercyMe struggles with his beliefs and inner demons while seeking a path through adversity. icanonlyimagine.com Some ways to help these films touch more lives • Stay informed about upcoming faith films (see above) • Pray (and fast)! • Help spread the word • Help organize groups to see the films on opening weekend. • Purchase tickets as far in advance as possible. Feel free to contact me for assistance in any of these areas (including getting group discount tickets). See you at the movies! Stanley Goldenberg has been involved in grassroots promotion of Christian films for 19 years. He is also a federal hurricane research meteorologist who has published scientific articles and appeared in numerous TV hurricane specials. Record Number of Faith-Based Movies Coming to Theaters Stanley Goldenberg Faith Movie News Actor Michael Chiklis, as Mike Flynt, in a scene from “The Senior.” Photo Credit: Angel Studios
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