Resurrection (1980)

After surviving a car wreck that killed her husband, Ellen Burstyn discovers she has the power to heal. Unfortunately the Bible thumpers in her hometown, including potential love interest Sam Shepard and her own father, can’t just let her do her thing and require that she dedicate her powers to their god. There is also a bit of additional religiosity in the portrayal of an afterlife, but the incredibly talented Burstyn commands the entire film with a serene agnosticism which carries the whole power of the film.

Oscar Nominations: Best Actress in a Leading Role; Best Actress in a Supporting Role