3 movies to stream on Netflix this Easter

Easter might be the holiest of days in Christianity, but it certainly does not have the depth of quality films that Christmas brings. Perhaps because Christmas is much more commercialized than Easter, receiving gifts makes the anticipation even better. But the films? There are some great ones.

With Easter, people get a lot of bunnies and crucifixion-related films. Both can be worthy, but they have to be done just right. Things can, unfortunately, go wrong easily.

Thankfully, with the three movies that follow, a lot goes right. Once you're done with Easter egg hunting, you can turn on one of these films that are currently streaming on Netflix. Two are not made for children, though.

Three films to stream on Netflix this Easter

Peter Rabbit (2018)

The cast list here is incredible, but none of it works without James Cordon voicing the iconic rabbit spectacularly well. The animation is excellent, too. Not exactly as great as the Paddington franchise, this iteration of Peter Rabbit is excellent.

But the cast...goodness. It includes Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Sam Neill, Rose Byrne, and Elizabeth Debicki, among others. They bring the story surrounding some troublemaking rabbits to joyful life.

The Book of Clarence (2024)

For the more devout, you might want to skip this one. But if you liked the idea of Stephen Lynch's song, "Craig Chris," you might find some similarities here. But let's be real, while not exactly fluffy, this film is light-hearted and not meant to antagonize.

Lakeith Stanfield stars as Clarence, who is trying to take advantage of the growing Christianity during the time of Jesus. He isn't a truly awful person, however, though this is made for adults. For those offended by the subject matter, there is a redeeming resurrection scene that occurs. (Spoiler alert!)

The Two Popes (2019)

Not to be confused with Conclave, even though Jonathan Pryce appears in both, this film centers on soon-to-be Pope Francis meeting with Pope Benedict XVI and discussing Benedict's shocking upcoming retirement. What exactly was said? Who knows.

But the filmmakers do a great job of creating a situation and conversation that seems logical. It's riveting stuff, but not for the kids. This is for adults at Easter because some of the elements need to be discussed. Pryce, who plays Francis, and Anthony Hopkins, who plays Benedict, are both unsurprisingly terrific.

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