Top 10 Easter Movies to Watch

The greatest religious satire ever made — and arguably the funniest British film. Banned in multiple countries on release, it follows Brian Cohen, a reluctant messiah born in the stable next door to the Nativity. Still courageously funny and sharply observed decades on.

The animated/live-action hybrid where E.B., the Easter Bunny's son, runs away to Hollywood to pursue his drumming dreams. James Marsden plays the slacker human who reluctantly takes him in. Genuinely charming family viewing for the holiday weekend.

Mel Gibson's controversial and visceral depiction of the final 12 hours of Jesus Christ's life, performed entirely in Aramaic, Hebrew, and Latin. It grossed $612 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film at the time of its release.

Norman Jewison's film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera tells the Passion story through a modern lens. Filmed on location in Israel with no sets — just desert landscapes, costumes and music. The anachronistic staging remains as audacious and hypnotic as ever.

The Easter Bunny — voiced with gruff charm by Hugh Jackman — teams up with Santa, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and Jack Frost to protect children's beliefs from the spirit of fear. A surprisingly emotional DreamWorks adventure with stunning visuals.

The Peanuts gang prepares for Easter with all the melancholy warmth of the best Charlie Brown specials. Snoopy plays the Easter Beagle, Peppermint Patty can't boil eggs, and Linus has faith that the Easter Beagle will take care of everything. Timeless.

William Wyler's epic won a record 11 Academy Awards and remains the definitive Easter film for many. Charlton Heston stars as Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who encounters Jesus Christ at pivotal moments. The chariot race is one of cinema's greatest action sequences.

Based on Beatrix Potter's beloved tales, this live-action/CGI hybrid brings the mischievous rabbit to life in a modern setting. James Corden voices Peter with irreverent energy. Not explicitly an Easter film, but it has become a firm holiday-weekend family staple.

Walt Disney's animated masterpiece set to classical music includes the "Night on Bald Mountain/Ave Maria" finale — a powerful depiction of darkness giving way to light that mirrors the Easter story. The Rite of Spring sequence also evokes themes of death and rebirth.

The greatest religious satire ever made — and arguably the funniest British film. Banned in multiple countries on release, it follows Brian Cohen, a reluctant messiah born in the stable next door to the Nativity. Still courageously funny and sharply observed decades on.

The animated/live-action hybrid where E.B., the Easter Bunny's son, runs away to Hollywood to pursue his drumming dreams. James Marsden plays the slacker human who reluctantly takes him in. Genuinely charming family viewing for the holiday weekend.

Mel Gibson's controversial and visceral depiction of the final 12 hours of Jesus Christ's life, performed entirely in Aramaic, Hebrew, and Latin. It grossed $612 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film at the time of its release.

Norman Jewison's film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera tells the Passion story through a modern lens. Filmed on location in Israel with no sets — just desert landscapes, costumes and music. The anachronistic staging remains as audacious and hypnotic as ever.

The Easter Bunny — voiced with gruff charm by Hugh Jackman — teams up with Santa, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and Jack Frost to protect children's beliefs from the spirit of fear. A surprisingly emotional DreamWorks adventure with stunning visuals.

The Peanuts gang prepares for Easter with all the melancholy warmth of the best Charlie Brown specials. Snoopy plays the Easter Beagle, Peppermint Patty can't boil eggs, and Linus has faith that the Easter Beagle will take care of everything. Timeless.

William Wyler's epic won a record 11 Academy Awards and remains the definitive Easter film for many. Charlton Heston stars as Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who encounters Jesus Christ at pivotal moments. The chariot race is one of cinema's greatest action sequences.

Based on Beatrix Potter's beloved tales, this live-action/CGI hybrid brings the mischievous rabbit to life in a modern setting. James Corden voices Peter with irreverent energy. Not explicitly an Easter film, but it has become a firm holiday-weekend family staple.

Walt Disney's animated masterpiece set to classical music includes the "Night on Bald Mountain/Ave Maria" finale — a powerful depiction of darkness giving way to light that mirrors the Easter story. The Rite of Spring sequence also evokes themes of death and rebirth.