Ever been on a missions trip and wished you could show someone the story of Jesus — right there, right then — in their own language? That's exactly what the Jesus Film Project App makes possible.^1
Developed by Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ), this free app puts an entire digital library of more than 200 full-length films, miniseries, and short films in your pocket.^2 The crown jewel is the JESUS film itself — a faithful dramatization of the Gospel of Luke first released in 1979, now available in over 2,249 languages, making it the most translated film in history.^3 More than 600 million people worldwide have indicated decisions to follow Jesus Christ after watching it.^3
The app is built for real-world evangelism. You can download films for offline viewing — perfect for remote villages, plane rides, or anywhere without reliable internet. An interactive map helps you find the right language quickly, and sound bites let you confirm language selections with the person you're sharing with. Chromecast and AirPlay support let you stream films to a TV, and a playlist creator helps you organize your favorites for quick access.^1
Beyond the JESUS film, the library includes powerful short films and conversation starters like Falling Plates, My Last Day (a Japanese anime-style crucifixion story co-written by Disney's Mulan director Barry Cook), and culturally contextualized series like Walking with Jesus for African audiences and Following Jesus for South Asia.^3 There's also The Story of Jesus for Children, designed specifically for kids, and newer additions like Retelling the Good Story — animated films based on the First Nations Version of the New Testament, designed to reach Native American communities in a medium that speaks to their hearts.^3
Why Christians Love It"The Jesus Film Project app has been a huge blessing to the Global Prayer Network. We are grateful for this powerful devotional and evangelization tool — it makes sharing the Gospel simple, visual, and impactful, especially in remote areas."^4
"This app is an excellent resource. It has several films, includes thousands of languages, and has a layout that's easy to navigate. The conversation starters are great, and I love the discipleship series 'Walking with Jesus' made by Africans for Africans."^2
"I watched the JESUS movie in the app and it was really good. I loved the grittiness to it, the realness. And at the end there is a prayer of repentance. This movie does a really great job of explaining the gospel and then calling viewers to action in accepting Jesus."^4
Notable- In 2024 alone, Jesus Film Project media garnered over 734 million total views, with 14.6 million people indicating decisions to follow Christ and nearly 133,000 new churches and groups established worldwide^5
- Used by more than 1,800 ministries globally, often in remote locations via portable projectors^3
- Integrates with GodTools, Cru's multilingual evangelistic app, via one-touch linking^1
- Jesus Film Project is expanding into VR experiences, bringing film-based evangelism into new mediums^6
- The app supports AirDrop sharing of downloaded videos between iOS devices for offline distribution^2
