Movieguide Epiphany Prize for Most Inspiring Movie explained

The Movieguide Awards give the Epiphany Prize for Inspiring Movies to movies that are wholesome, spiritually uplifting and inspirational.[1]

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.

This category debuted in the fourth year of the Movieguide Awards. The prior years only gave awards for best movies for families and mature audiences.

Movie YearCeremony YearWinning FilmSource
19951996Dead Man Walking[2]
19961997The Preacher's Wife
19971998Amistad
19981999The Prince of Egypt
19992000The Winslow Boy
20002001Return to Me
20012002The Body
20022003Evelyn
20032004The Gospel of John
20042005The Passion of the Christ
20052006
20062007The Nativity Story
20072008Amazing Grace
20082009Fireproof[3]
20092010The Blind Side
20102011
20112012Courageous
20122013Les Misérables
20132014Grace Unplugged
20142015God's Not Dead
20152016 [4] [5]
20162017 [6] [7] [8]
20172018 [9] [10] [11]
20182019 [12] [13] [14]
20192020 [15] [16]
20202021 [17] [18] [19]
20212022 [20] [21]
20222023

Episodes 3.1 and 3.2: "Homecoming" and "Two by Two"

[22] [23]
20232024 [24] [25] [26]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rice . Lynette . 2024-01-24 . Movieguide Reveals Nominations For 31st Annual Faith & Values Awards In February . 2024-05-19 . Deadline . en-US.
  2. Web site: Winners Archives.
  3. Web site: HINTON . CARLA . 'Fireproof' wins Epiphany Prize . 2024-05-19 . The Oklahoman . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2016 Movieguide Awards Nominations. James. Low. January 1, 2016.
  5. Web site: Interview: Winners from the Red Carpet for Movieguide Faith Awards. February 11, 2016. Sonoma Christian Home.
  6. Web site: 2017 Movieguide Awards Nominations. James. Low. January 28, 2017.
  7. Web site: 25th Movieguide Awards Honor the Best of Family-Friendly Movies. Dr Diane. Howard. February 16, 2017. Sonoma Christian Home.
  8. Web site: Movieguide Awards honor films that promote faith, moral values. July 27, 2018.
  9. Web site: 2018 Movieguide® Awards Nominations.
  10. Web site: Oscar Party News – Movie Guide Awards – Up All Night with Rhonda Shear - Entertainment Today. MARCI. WEINER. February 26, 2018. entertainmenttoday.net.
  11. Web site: Forget Hollywood Award Season—These Are the Top Films and TV Shows That Will Affirm Your Faith - Charisma News. Jessilyn. Lancaster. January 16, 2018.
  12. Web site: 2019 Movieguide Awards Nominations. James. Low. January 12, 2019.
  13. Web site: 27th Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards show shares Jesus Christ with Hollywood stars. Jeannie Ortega. Law. Christian Post. Reporter. February 27, 2019. www.christianpost.com.
  14. Web site: Movieguide Awards: ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ ‘Spider-Verse’ Among Nominees (Exclusive). Kimberly. Nordyke. January 9, 2019.
  15. Web site: 2020 Movieguide Awards Nominations. James. Low. January 9, 2020.
  16. Web site: ‘The Lego Movie 2,’ ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ Take Top Prizes at Movieguide Awards. Annie. Howard. February 25, 2020.
  17. Web site: 2021 Movieguide® Awards Nominations.
  18. Web site: Dolly Parton receives Grace Prize at Movieguide awards, says she seeks God's 'guidance' everyday. Jeannie Ortega. Law. Christian Post. Reporter. April 7, 2021. www.christianpost.com.
  19. Web site: Dolly Parton, Tom Hanks, 'I Still Believe' Among Honorees At Movieguide's Annual Awards Event. DeWayne. Hamby. Reel. Faith. March 30, 2021.
  20. Web site: 2022 Movieguide® Awards Nominations.
  21. Web site: Dennis Quaid's 'Blue Miracle' wins most inspiring film of 2021 at Movieguide awards show. Jeannie Ortega. Law. Christian Post. Reporter. April 19, 2022. www.christianpost.com.
  22. Web site: 2023 Movieguide® Awards Nominations.
  23. Web site: ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ Tie for Best Family Film at 2023 Movieguide Awards (Exclusive). Kimberly. Nordyke. February 27, 2023.
  24. Web site: 2024 Movieguide® Awards Nominations.
  25. Web site: Sound of Freedom, Jesus Revolution, and Journey to Bethlehem celebrate big wins at 2024 Movieguide Awards - Washington Examiner. Heather. Hamilton. March 8, 2024.
  26. Web site: Movieguide Reveals Nominations For 31st Annual Faith & Values Awards In February. Lynette. Rice. January 24, 2024.