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1. The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2020)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
A boisterous female minister comes to serve in an eccentricly conservative small town's church.
Stars: Dawn French, James Fleet, Trevor Peacock, Gary Waldhorn
Votes: 15,537
2. The Cardinal (1963)
Approved | 175 min | Drama, History, War
A young Catholic priest from Boston confronts bigotry, Nazism, and his own personal conflicts as he rises to the office of cardinal.
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Tom Tryon, John Huston, Romy Schneider, Carol Lynley
Votes: 2,909
3. Alfred the Great (I) (1969)
M/PG | 122 min | Drama, History, War
While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the ninth century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood. But observing the rape of his land, he puts away his religious vows, to... See full summary »
Director: Clive Donner | Stars: David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome, Colin Blakely
Votes: 1,119
4. Padre Pio (2000 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 202 min | Biography, Drama
The poor Italian peasant boy Francesco already has visions of Jesus and Mary as a child, but the Devil visits him too. Francesco is quite certain that he will become a priest. After ... See full summary »
Director: Carlo Carlei | Stars: Sergio Castellitto, Jürgen Prochnow, Lorenza Indovina, Pierfrancesco Favino
Votes: 996
5. Bran Nue Dae (2009)
PG-13 | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
An Aboriginal student on the west coast of Australia in the late '60s runs away from a Catholic boarding school with his cruel headmaster in hot pursuit, meeting eccentric characters along the journey back to his hometown.
Director: Rachel Perkins | Stars: Rocky McKenzie, Jessica Mauboy, Ernie Dingo, Missy Higgins
Votes: 2,020 | Gross: $0.11M
6. The Priest (1978)
TV-MA | 109 min | Comedy, Drama
Obsessed with fantasies of sex, Father Miguel seeks professional help through his church but they are not listening; thus leaving the Father in a dilemma; leaving the church or should he try, on his own, to surrender to these temptations?
Director: Eloy de la Iglesia | Stars: Simón Andreu, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba, José Franco, Ramón Repáraz
Votes: 273
7. The Reluctant Saint (1962)
Not Rated | 105 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
In 17th century Italy, a simple and clumsy young man joins a Franciscan order, pursues full priesthood and performs a miracle that eventually ensures his sainthood.
Director: Edward Dmytryk | Stars: Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, Lea Padovani, Akim Tamiroff
Votes: 518
8. The Prayer (2018)
107 min | Drama
Thomas is a drug addict. In an effort to put an end to his habit, he joins a community of former addicts who live isolated in the mountains and use prayer as a way to cure themselves.
Director: Cédric Kahn | Stars: Anthony Bajon, Damien Chapelle, Alex Brendemühl, Louise Grinberg
Votes: 1,287
9. When a Man Loves (1927)
Passed | 111 min | History, Romance
A nobleman studying for the priesthood abandons his vocation in 18th Century France when he falls in love with a beautiful, but reluctant, courtesan.
Director: Alan Crosland | Stars: John Barrymore, Dolores Costello, Warner Oland, Sam De Grasse
Votes: 418 | Gross: $0.89M
10. Stolen Paradise (1940)
79 min | Drama
Robert Gordon (Leon Janney), a sheltered 18-year-old youth reared in a Catholic school, believes he has a vocation for the priesthood. He is taken to live with his father in his palatial ... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Gasnier | Stars: Leon Janney, Eleanor Hunt, Esther Muir, Wilma Francis
Votes: 29
11. Dare the Devil (1969)
R | 72 min | Drama
A young man is about to enter the priesthood when he becomes sidelined by an older woman, and the Earthly desires she introduces him to. He is led to question his faith, and must make a ... See full summary »
Director: Robert J. Emery | Stars: Ray Wise, Sofia Halkias, Sherry Avazzano, Elmer Chapel
Votes: 18
12. Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted (2011 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary, Comedy
On the 15th anniversary of its launch, this documentary follows Father Ted creators Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews on a return trip to Craggy Island to take in its location and discuss how the series was made with cast and crew.
Director: Adrian McCarthy | Stars: Patrick Drury, Neil Hannon, Frank Kelly, Graham Linehan
Votes: 77
13. Kangkong (2001)
101 min | Comedy
A town where poverty and sexual perversion are the norms.
Director: Mauro Gia Samonte | Stars: Brigitte De Joya, Rodel Velayo, Sofia Valdez, Jethro Ramirez
Votes: 16
14. The Chosen Heaven (2010)
123 min | Drama, Thriller
A well-intentioned novice priest tries to stay out of two older clerics' criminal scheme. Until money and a girl come into play.
Director: Víctor González | Stars: Juan Minujín, Osmar Núñez, Osvaldo Bonet, Jimena Anganuzzi
Votes: 29
15. The Restoration of the Priesthood (1982)
Not Rated | 20 min | Short
Depicts where the priesthood actually took place and the events that occured.
Star: Bruce Newbold
Votes: 24
16. The Rosary (1911)
Drama, Short, Romance
A young man, on the verge of becoming a priest, falls in love with a woman, but she convinces him to return to the church.
Director: R.F. Baker | Stars: Francis X. Bushman, Dorothy Phillips
17. Fishers of Men (2006 Video)
18 min | Documentary, Short
A fast-paced film that shows many of the facets of a priest's daily life. Fishers of Men is intended to renew priests's sense of fulfillment in their vocation and to encourage them to draw ... See full summary »
Votes: 23
18. Jason, Priestly (2007)
Short
Unemployment is not all that it's cracked up to be for Jason. He's a regular guy who has decided to try his hand at an irregular job. Jason wants to become a priest! But it's not that easy.... See full summary »
Director: Shane Dunlop | Stars: Anthony Bottegal, Simon Bradie, Shane Dunlop, Cameron Evans
19. Paimenet (2005)
92 min | Documentary
Director: Veikko Aaltonen | Stars: Riikka Wikström, Esa Siljamäki, Seppo Mäkelä, Heikki Sippola
Votes: 16
20. The Fools Pray (2009)
3 min | Short, Comedy
Whilst the world enjoys summer, 2 trainee priests prepare for their ordination in 3 months time. But when an innocent drink opens up an opportunity to join everyone in enjoying the sun, can they ignore the expectations of their profession?
Director: John Michell | Stars: Tristan Bernays, Matthew Field, Matthew Howard, Marie Ruane
21. Mormons: Missionaries to the World (1987 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary
The Mormon church has always emphasized its missionary program. All worthy male members are expected to serve two-year missions. The daily activities of serving missionaries are tracked, ... See full summary »
Director: Bobbie Birleffi | Stars: M. Russell Ballard, Gary Elliot, James E. Faust, Kurt Hales
22.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
The Noonday Devil
(1970)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Pursued by Marshal Matt Dillon, a Mexican bandit seeks sanctuary with his twin brother, a priest.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 144
23.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
The Gang Exploits a Miracle
(2006)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
Frank tries to cavort the holy crowd when Mac discovers a water stain on Paddy's wall that closely resembles the Virgin Mary.
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 3,413
24.
The Thorn Birds (1983)
Episode:
Part 4
(1983)
Unrated | 144 min | Drama, Romance
Nineteen long years after their union, Cardinal de Bricassart returns to Drogheda. Once more, Meggie stands powerless before God's will, as tragedy befalls the Clearys. All her life, she waged war against God. Is she punished for loving?
Director: Daryl Duke | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer, Ken Howard
Votes: 180
25.
Big Love (2006–2011)
Episode:
Where Men and Mountains Meet
(2011)
TV-14 | 63 min | Drama
With the specter of jail time looming, Bill charts out contingency plans for the family, while orchestrating a last-minute preemptive referendum on the senate floor. Meanwhile, Barb goes ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny, Ginnifer Goodwin
Votes: 250
26.
Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2022)
Episode:
Kuliglig
(2010)
TV-14 | Biography, Drama, Romance
Manny whose original calling was to become a man of the cloth. But his life takes a different course when his parents are murdered when he was just a child. He vows to hunt down the rebels ... See full summary »
Director: Dado C. Lumibao | Stars: Zanjoe Marudo, Nash Aguas, Matet De Leon, Leo Rialp
27.
Ryan Reeves (2014–2018)
Episode:
Jan Hus
(2014)
32 min | Documentary, History
Jon Hus followed in the footsteps of John Wickliffe objecting to various principles of the Catholic Church. A the Church attempted to reign him in is popularity grew as did the animosity of... See full summary »
Star: Ryan Reeves
28.
Timcast IRL (2019– )
Timcast IRL #770 LEAKED Tucker Carlson Videos Appear To Be DEEPFAKES By Leftists w/Tayler Hanson
(2023 Podcast Episode)
TV-MA | Talk-Show
Stars: Hannah Claire Brimelow, Seamus Coughlin, Serge du Preez, Tayler Hansen
29.
Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2022)
Episode:
Abito
(2014)
TV-14 | Biography, Drama, Romance
How did young Efren, the famous healing priest, discover his gift of healing and his ability to see the souls of departed people? What were the hardest trials that put his faith to the test?
Director: Garry Fernando | Stars: Nonie Buencamino, John Manalo, Malou De Guzman, Juan Rodrigo
30.
The ComicWeb: Old Time Radio Programs (2014– )
Escape: Ring of Thoth
(2018 Podcast Episode)
History
Stars: Joan Banks, Thomas Freebairn-Smith, Jack Webb