Easter on GOOD.

BY: Sharon Fitness for GOOD.

Finding something good to watch this Easter will be a piece of cake (or is that a piece of chocolate!), with a wonderful variety of programs for the whole family on streaming platform GOOD. Check out this years comprehensive line-up and browse the collection HERE. Here’s just a sample.

New for Easter: Risen

RISEN follows the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune. He and his aide Lucius are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumours of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem. RISEN premieres Easter Sunday evening at 8:00pm (AEDT) or watch later on the GOOD app. Watch the Trailer HERE.

Easter Premiere: His Only Son

By God’s order, Abraham is commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While travelling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and his wife Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised – the son he must now lay upon the altar. HIS ONLY SON premieres Good Friday evening at 7:00pm (AEDT) or watch later on the GOOD app. Watch the Trailer HERE.

Easter Classic: The Jesus Film

Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational 1979 drama was the first film that aimed to tell the story of the life of Christ in an accurate and entertaining way. Translated into over 1500 languages, THE JESUS FILM remains one of the most translated and watched movies in history with over 6 billion views in 229 countries. Follow the dramatic journey of Jesus of Nazareth, from his humble beginning as a carpenter to his destiny as the son of God. Based on the Gospel of Luke, THE JESUS FILM is available to watch ON DEMAND on the GOOD app right now, THE JESUS FILM will also air Easter Sunday at 1:50pm (AEDT).

Comedy: Church People

CHURCH PEOPLE is the story of ‘America’s Youth Pastor’, Guy Sides, who realises he’s stuck in the mega church marketing machine and wants to find his passion again for helping others to discover what faith in Jesus is all about. Church People premieres Easter Saturday night at 8:30pm (AEDT) or watch now on the GOOD app.

A Different Perspective: The Young Messiah

THE YOUNG MESSIAH tells a story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. An inspiring and unique perspective of the young Jesus and His family as they come to a fuller understanding of His divine nature. THE YOUNG MESSIAH is available to watch right now ON DEMAND.

Kids: Lion of Judah

This family friendly animation is a heart-warming account of the Easter story as seen through the eyes of a loveable pig, a faint-hearted horse, a pedantic rat, a rambling rooster, a motherly cow and a downtrodden donkey. LION OF JUDAH airs Easter Saturday evening at 7:00pm, Easter Sunday afternoon at 4:30pm (AEDT) or watch ON DEMAND.

Epic: The Passion of the Christ

Focusing on the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, the Mel Gibson masterpiece, THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST (starring Jim Caviezel), recounts in dramatic detail the Last Supper, the betrayal by Judas Iscariot and Jesus’ condemnation and crucifixion by the Pharisees. Airs Good Friday night at 8:40 pm (AEDT) or is now streaming on-demand. (Caution: rated MA).

Family: The Girl Who Believes in Miracles

Unlike most people, young Sara Hopkins is willing to take God at His Word. So when she hears a preacher say that faith can move mountains, she starts praying. What begins with a mysteriously-healed bird leads to people suddenly cured of their misery and misfortune all over town. But the overwhelming crush of notoriety and media attention soon takes its toll on Sara. Will her family be able to save their miracle girl before it’s too late? THE GIRL WHO BELIEVES IN MIRACLES is ready to watch right now on the GOOD app.

This is just a small selection of the inspiring, moving, educational and entertaining programs available to watch now and over the Easter period on GOOD. Explore all there is to offer on the GOOD website HERE. For all the ways to watch GOOD CLICK HERE.