At The Movies

The Forge (2024), PG, 2hr 5min Franchise: Kendrick Brothers Franchise #: 9th Kendrick Brothers film --- Tagline: “Whoever wants the next generation the most will get them.” --- Main Cast Aspen Kennedy – Isaiah Wright Cameron Arnett – Joshua Moore Priscilla Shirer – Cynthia Wright Karen Abercrombie – Miss Clara T.C. Stallings – Tony Jordan B.J. Arnett – Janelle Moore Ken Bevel – James Benjamin Watson – Benjamin Jonathan Evans – Jonathan Tommy Woodard – Bobby --- Reviews Plot Summary Isaiah Wright is a 19-year-old unsure of his purpose in life. With his mom pushing him to either get a job or move out, Isaiah ends up applying at a Christian-owned fitness company. There he meets Joshua Moore, a successful businessman and devoted Christian who takes him under his wing. Joshua invites Isaiah into a discipleship group called “The Forge,” where men are molded through accountability, honesty, and spiritual growth. What follows is a year of personal transformation as Isaiah learns about respons...

Fireproof Year: 2008 Franchise: Kendrick Brothers Franchise #: 3 (after Flywheel and Facing the Giants) MPAA Rating: PG Total Runtime: 122 minutes Tagline: “Never leave your partner behind.” Main Cast Kirk Cameron as Caleb Holt Erin Bethea as Catherine Holt Ken Bevel as Michael Simmons Stephen Dervan as Wayne Floyd Alex Kendrick as Pastor Strauss Reviews Synopsis: Fireproof centers around Caleb Holt, a heroic firefighter whose personal life is going up in flames. His marriage is on the brink of collapse, and divorce seems inevitable. But when his father challenges him to take “The Love Dare,” a 40-day experiment in selfless love, Caleb starts to change. At first, it’s mechanical—but over time, something real starts to happen: he’s transformed from the inside out by God’s love. Overview: If you’ve ever thought a Christian film couldn’t be emotionally gripping, Fireproof might surprise you. It’s a story about marriage, but even more about sacrifice, pride, and redemption. It doesn’t pret...

Lifemark Year: 2022 Franchise: Kendrick Brothers Franchise #: 8 (following Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, War Room, Overcomer, Courageous Legacy) MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 104 minutes Tagline: “Every life matters.” Main Cast Kirk Cameron as Jimmy Colton Alex Kendrick as Shawn Rebecca Rogers Nelson as Susan Raphael Ruggero as David Colton Marisa Hampton as Melissa Dawn Long as Linda Justin Sterner as Nate Reviews Synopsis: Lifemark is inspired by the powerful true story of a young man named David who is contacted by his birth mother years after being adopted. What unfolds is a beautiful journey of forgiveness, identity, and healing. The film doesn’t shy away from hard decisions—Melissa nearly had an abortion, and David’s adoptive parents made countless sacrifices. But love, grace, and God’s providence shine through every moment. Overview: This is hands-down the Kendrick Brothers’ most mature and cinematic film. It’s less like a ministry message in movie form...

Overcomer Year: 2019 Franchise: Kendrick Brothers Franchise #: 6 (following Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, War Room) MPAA Rating: PG Total Runtime: 119 minutes Tagline: “What do you allow to define you?” Main Cast Alex Kendrick as Coach John Harrison Aryn Wright-Thompson as Hannah Scott Priscilla Shirer as Principal Olivia Brooks Cameron Arnett as Thomas Hill Shari Rigby as Amy Harrison Jack Sterner as Ethan Harrison Reviews Synopsis: In Overcomer, Coach John Harrison has his world turned upside down when his basketball team is shut down and he’s reassigned to coach cross-country—a sport he knows nothing about. Enter Hannah, an asthmatic teenager with a tough past, who becomes his unlikely runner. As their stories intertwine, both John and Hannah are challenged to find their true identity—not in achievements or failures—but in who they are in Christ. Overview: This is one of the Kendrick Brothers' most emotionally rich and spiritually direct films. It takes the...

War Room Year: 2015 Franchise: Kendrick Brothers Franchise #: 5 (after Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous) MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements TV Parental Guidelines: TV-PG Total Runtime: 120 minutes Tagline: “Prayer is a powerful weapon.” --- Main Cast Priscilla Shirer as Elizabeth Jordan T.C. Stallings as Tony Jordan Karen Abercrombie as Miss Clara Tenae Downing as Danielle Jordan (Elizabeth & Tony's daughter) Michael Jr. as Michael Alena Pitts as Jennifer Stephens --- ⭐ Reviews Synopsis (Casual Conversational) War Room is about a woman named Elizabeth who seems to have it all—a nice house, a good job, and a beautiful daughter—but her marriage is falling apart. Her husband, Tony, is successful but arrogant and unfaithful. Elizabeth meets Miss Clara, a wise older woman who introduces her to the idea of a “war room”—a private prayer closet where she can fight for her family on her knees. As she begins to pray, everything starts to change—beginning with her own...

Facing the Giants Year : 2006 Franchise : Kendrick Brothers Films Franchise #: 2 (following Flywheel, and preceding Fireproof) MPAA Rating : PG for some thematic elements Total Runtime : 111 minutes Tagline : “With God, all things are possible.” Main Cast Alex Kendrick as Grant Taylor (Head Coach) Shannen Fields as Brooke Taylor (Grant’s wife) Jason McLeod as Brock Kelley Bailey Cave as David Childers Jim McBride as Mr. Bridges Chris Willis as Larry Childers Reviews Synopsis Facing the Giants is about a high school football coach, Grant Taylor, whose life seems to be falling apart. His team can’t win, his job is on the line, and he and his wife are struggling with infertility. But when Grant surrenders everything to God—his team, his future, his failures—he starts coaching with a new purpose. The result? A season of miraculous transformation both on and off the field. Overview This movie is a faith-filled underdog story with a ton of heart. Think Remember the Titans, but with prayer a...

Flywheel Year : 2003 Franchise : Kendrick Brothers Films Franchise # : 1 (The original Kendrick Brothers film, made before they formed their own studio) MPAA Rating : Not Rated (equivalent to TV-PG) Total Runtime : 120 minutes Tagline : “In every man’s life, there’s a turning point.” Main Cast Alex Kendrick as Jay Austin Janet Lee Dapper as Judy Austin Roger Breland as Judge Sawyer Lisa Arnold as Patty Baker Tracy Goode as Bernie Meyers Walter Burnett as John Austin Reviews Synopsis Jay Austin is a used car dealer—and a dishonest one at that. He’s good at manipulating his customers, cutting corners, and maximizing profit at any cost. But beneath his confident exterior, Jay’s marriage is falling apart, and his conscience is crumbling. When he finally surrenders his life to Christ, he decides to live and run his business with integrity—even when it costs him everything. And that's where the real story begins. Overview Flywheel was made on a shoestring budget by a church (Sherwood Bap...

Courageous Legacy Year : 2021 Franchise : Kendrick Brothers Films Franchise #: 5 (re-edited and expanded version of Courageous—after Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and the original Courageous) MPAA Rating : PG-13 for some violence and thematic elements Total Runtime : 129 minutes Tagline : “Honor begins at home… and continues into the next generation.” Main Cast (Same as original cast, with new scenes added to show future character development) Alex Kendrick as Adam Mitchell Ken Bevel as Nathan Hayes Kevin Downes as Shane Fuller Ben Davies as David Thomson T.C. Stallings as T.J. Robert Amaya as Javier Martinez Renee Jewell as Victoria Mitchell Angelita Nelson as Carmen Martinez Reviews Synopsis Courageous Legacy is a special 10-year anniversary edition of the original 2011 film. But this isn’t just a remaster—it includes new scenes, a new ending, and flash-forwards that show what happened to the main characters years after the events of the original story. It’s still about fo...

Courageous Year : 2011 Franchise : Kendrick Brothers Films Franchise #: 4th Kendrick Brothers film (after Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof) MPAA Rating : PG-13 for some violence and drug content Total Runtime : 129 minutes Tagline : “Honor Begins at Home.” Main Cast Alex Kendrick as Adam Mitchell Ken Bevel as Nathan Hayes Kevin Downes as Shane Fuller Ben Davies as David Thomson T.C. Stallings as T.J. Robert Amaya as Javier Martinez Renee Jewell as Victoria Mitchell Angelita Nelson as Carmen Martinez Reviews Synopsis Courageous follows four law enforcement officers who are great at protecting their community but begin to wrestle with what it truly means to lead and protect their families. When tragedy strikes, they each come face-to-face with their responsibilities as fathers, husbands, and men of faith. Their shared journey leads to a powerful challenge: to live courageously as spiritual leaders at home—not just as heroes in uniform. Overview If you've seen Fireproof, you’ll...