Three movies for Respect Life Month 2026

The Catholic Times has suggested three movies to help people reflect on the dignity of human life during the October Respect Life Month celebrated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

One recommended film is the 2008 animated movie Horton Hears a Who!, based on the book by Dr. Seuss. The story follows an elephant named Horton who hears a small voice coming from a tiny speck and vows to protect the inhabitants of that speck, known as the Whos. The film features a conflict where the character Sour Kangaroo argues that things do not exist if they cannot be seen, heard, or felt. The narrative follows Horton and Mayor Ned McDodd as they work to ensure the safety of the Whos' world.