1. The Prophecy (1995)

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In this supernatural thriller, the world is plunged into chaos as a war between angels and demons unfolds. St. Michael, depicted as a fierce warrior, leads the heavenly forces in a battle against a rogue angel named Simon. Simon has come to Earth to possess a human soul that will tip the scales in favor of Hell. A detective (played by Elias Koteas) becomes entangled in this celestial conflict, where he uncovers the truth behind the fight between Heaven and Hell. As angels fall from grace, the fate of humanity is at stake.

2. Legion (2010)

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When God loses faith in humanity and orders the apocalypse, He sends an army of angels to destroy mankind. The archangel Michael (played by Paul Bettany), however, defies God's orders and joins the fight to protect humanity. Taking refuge in a remote diner in the desert, a group of survivors, including a pregnant woman, must battle against the forces of Heaven as Michael tries to keep the unborn child safe. With St. Michael fighting against the divine wrath, the survivors must come together to survive the end of the world.

3. Constantine (2005)

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John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) is a cynical and disillusioned occult detective who has the ability to see angels and demons. He battles dark forces to redeem his soul after a suicide attempt. In the movie, St. Michael appears as a warrior angel and plays a key role in the battle between good and evil. Constantine seeks to unravel a plot by a demonic force that threatens to tip the balance between Heaven and Hell. As he tries to prevent the demon Mammon from entering the mortal world, St. Michael's divine intervention plays a significant role in stopping the forces of Hell.

4. The Rite (2011)

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The film follows Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue), a skeptical young seminarian who is sent to the Vatican to study exorcism. There, he meets Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), an experienced exorcist who is struggling with his own faith. Michael's skepticism is tested as he becomes involved in a series of harrowing exorcisms, facing the possession of a young woman by a demonic force. St. Michael is invoked during the exorcisms, symbolizing divine protection and the spiritual battle between good and evil. As Michael comes face to face with dark forces, he must confront his doubts and embrace his faith.

5. The Exorcist (1973)

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The film follows the terrifying story of a young girl, Regan MacNeil, who becomes possessed by a demonic entity after using a Ouija board. Her mother, Chris (Ellen Burstyn), desperate to save her daughter, seeks help from Father Karras (Jason Miller), a Jesuit priest who is struggling with his own faith. As Regan's condition worsens, Father Karras brings in Father Merrin (Max von Sydow), an experienced exorcist. Throughout the exorcism, the invocation of angels, particularly St. Michael, plays a central role in combating the demonic forces. The battle between good (the exorcists and angels) and evil (the demon) intensifies in one of the most iconic spiritual confrontations in film history.

6. Angels & Demons (2009)

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Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks), a Harvard professor of symbology, is called to investigate a murder at the headquarters of the CERN research center in Switzerland. The murder is linked to the Illuminati, a secret society with connections to the Catholic Church. As Langdon unravels a conspiracy, he discovers that a canister of antimatter, stolen by the Illuminati, threatens to destroy the Vatican during the papal conclave. Angels, demons, and religious artifacts, including references to St. Michael and the battle between good and evil, are central to the story as Langdon races against time to prevent a catastrophic event.

7. The Seventh Seal (1957)

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Set during the Black Death in medieval Europe, this classic film follows a knight named Antonius Block (Max von Sydow), who returns home from the Crusades to find his country ravaged by plague. In his search for meaning and redemption, he encounters Death (Bengt Ekerot) and challenges him to a game of chess, hoping to delay his inevitable fate. Throughout the film, themes of faith, doubt, and mortality are explored. While St. Michael does not appear directly, the film's existential conflict mirrors the themes of divine intervention and spiritual warfare that St. Michael represents.

8. The Omen (1976)

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The Omen tells the story of Damien Thorn (Harvey Stephens), a young boy who is revealed to be the Antichrist. After the mysterious deaths of several people around him, his adoptive father, Robert Thorn (Gregory Peck), discovers the terrifying truth about his son. The film explores the rise of the Antichrist and the battle between good and evil. While St. Michael doesn’t appear directly, his presence is invoked in the battle against the Antichrist, and the forces of Heaven are symbolized through various religious rites and symbols.

9. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

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Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film offers a reimagined narrative of the life of Jesus Christ, based on the controversial novel by Nikos Kazantzakis. The story explores Christ's internal struggles and temptations as He faces His crucifixion. St. Michael doesn’t appear directly, but his role as a warrior and protector against temptation is subtly reflected through the themes of divine intervention and spiritual warfare. The film questions the nature of faith, salvation, and Christ’s human and divine natures.

10. Gabriel (2007)

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Set in a dark and dystopian world, Gabriel (played by Andy Whitfield) is an archangel sent to the earthly realm to battle the fallen angels who are bringing eternal darkness. Gabriel’s mission is to save the souls of the damned and restore light to the world. He confronts a powerful fallen angel named Sammael, who leads the legions of darkness. The film is a violent, action-packed depiction of the celestial conflict, with Gabriel representing the forces of good, much like St. Michael in traditional biblical stories. The film explores the themes of redemption, sin, and spiritual warfare.