Looking for faith-based films the whole family can enjoy without scrolling through mainstream platforms? Christian Cinema has been curating Christian movies for over two decades — making it one of the longest-running digital destinations for faith and family films.^1
Founded in 1999 by brothers Bobby and Kevin Downes in Visalia, California, the platform started with Bobby designing the website in his apartment and Kevin shipping the first movie from a spare bedroom.^2 Today it offers a hybrid model: a monthly or annual subscription with a 7-day free trial streams the titles included with the subscription, and individual titles can also be bought or rented on demand. Not every title is included with the subscription; some are available only to buy or rent separately.^3 New films are added weekly across genres including dramas, documentaries, short films, and educational programs.^1 You can watch across Apple TV, iOS, Android, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire Tablets, picking up where you left off on any device.^4
In 2023, Cinedigm (now Cineverse Corp.) acquired Christian Cinema alongside the faith-based review site Dove.org, bringing the platform under a major streaming distributor.^5 The integration of Dove.org content ratings helps families make informed viewing choices.^4 Bobby Downes, who co-founded ChristianCinema.com in 1999, served as founder and CEO through the acquisition. His brother Kevin Downes went on to co-found Kingdom Story Company (producers of I Can Only Imagine, I Still Believe, American Underdog, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever) and continues producing major faith-based films.^6
Why Christians Love It"So many have been waiting for this app! Thank you for finally having it available for download!"^7
"I love that there is a place to watch movies dedicated to sharing the love of Christ."^8
"You can finally buy and access amazing Christian films like The Coming Convergence wherever you go. Amazing app!"^7
Notable- Co-founded by Bobby Downes (CEO) and Kevin Downes, a prolific Christian filmmaker known for producing I Can Only Imagine, Woodlawn, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever^6
- Originally operated by The Giving Company before acquisition by Cineverse Corp. in February 2023^5
- Integrated Dove.org content ratings to help families make informed viewing choices^4
- Mobile apps actively maintained — iOS updated August 2026, Android updated August 2026^7
- Available on Apple TV, iOS, Android, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire Tablets^4
Platforms: iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Web Pricing: Subscription with a 7-day free trial, plus individual buy/rent; not all titles are included in the subscription
