Easter movies are the best way to celebrate the holiday with your family at home! There may not be a lot of them but, we suggest you check them out first.
Easter Sunday has a fair amount of iconic traditions: going to church, Easter egg hunts, the arrival of the Easter bunny—there’s actually quite a lot going on this time of year. While it is a major holiday all around the world, there is one thing that Easter lacks when compared to its holiday counterparts: movies.
New Christmas movies come out once a year, just about every horror movie works for Halloween, but they’re just aren’t any good movies to bring your family together on Easter, right? WRONG!
We embarked on an Easter movie hunt and gathered some kid-friendly Easter films that you and your whole family can enjoy this Holy Week. Check out our list of movies perfect for bringing your family together on Easter Sunday!
It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
Parents, do you remember growing up with Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts gang? Now your kids can too! With the recent success of the new Peanuts Movie, no one will object to this wholesome Easter classic.
Hop
This is about as fitting of an Easter movie as they come, considering it’s about the son of the Easter Bunny. With cute animation, the kids will love and an enjoyable cast for parents (Russell Brand, Hugh Laurie, James Marsden), no doubt this candy-filled comedy will bring the whole family together.
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime With Roo
Winnie the Pooh is always a great choice for kids and parents to bond. Pooh Bear and his gang have been around since you were a kid. Now you can enjoy this Easter special with your kids!
Bugs Bunny’s Easter Funnies
Bugs Bunny on Easter…seems fitting. This classic collection of family-friendly cartoons will be nostalgic for you, and great for your kids. Another great way to bond with your family this Easter Sunday.
Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade
Everyone’s favourite prehistoric bunch is back, and this time with an Easter twist. Bring the family together this Holy Week with this brand new feature that’ll delight audiences of all ages. A great choice for you and your kids!
The Dog Who Saved Easter
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While his owners are away for Easter, brave dog Zeus is left at the doggy daycare for the weekend. But, when a criminal tries to destroy his stay, it’s up to Zeus to save the day!
Rise of the Guardians
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Jack Frost teams up with the Sandman, the Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus, and the Easter Bunny to defeat Pitch Black. While facing the villain and his army of nightmares, Jack unveils the truth of his past.
Peter Rabbit
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Peter Rabbit is a modern adaptation of the classic tale from 1902. It may not be about Easter but it displays several of the holiday’s elements, such as naughty bunnies and flowering gardens.
When you look back at our entries, you may realise that there are not a lot of Easter movies. In truth, Christmas and Halloween movies are more common every year. But, don’t let that stop you from enjoying the great films on our list!
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