At The Movies

God’s Not Dead: We the People (2021), PG, 1 hr 32 min Franchise: God’s Not Dead Franchise #: 4 (Chronological and release order) Tagline: The fight for freedom begins. Main Cast David A. R. White as Reverend Dave Hill Isaiah Washington as Congressman Daryl Smith Antonio Sabato Jr. as Mike McKinnon Francesca Battistelli as Rebecca McKinnon William Forsythe as Robert Benson Jeanine Pirro as Herself Amanda Jaros as Jennifer Scott Paul Kwo as Martin Yip Benjamin A. Onyango as Reverend Jude Reviews  Synopsis When the government threatens to shut down a group of homeschooling families over curriculum compliance, Reverend Dave joins them on a trip to Washington, D.C., to defend their rights. What begins as a legal issue quickly grows into a national conversation about freedom, responsibility, and what it means to be a Christian citizen. Overview This installment shifts into political territory, focusing heavily on government regulation, parental rights, and Christian civic duty. It’s mor...

God’s Not Dead 2 (2016), PG, 2 hr 1 min Franchise: God’s Not Dead Franchise #: 2 (Chronological and release order) Tagline: He’s still alive. Main Cast Melissa Joan Hart as Grace Wesley Jesse Metcalfe as Tom Endler David A. R. White as Reverend Dave Hill Pat Boone as Walter Wesley Hayley Orrantia as Brooke Ray Wise as Peter Kane Ernie Hudson as Judge Stennis Sadie Robertson as Marlene Robin Givens as Principal Kinney Fred Dalton Thompson as Himself --- Reviews  Synopsis Grace Wesley, a high school history teacher, quotes Jesus during a classroom discussion. When a parent files a complaint, she’s taken to court, accused of violating the separation of church and state. With her job and reputation on the line, she’s defended by a reluctant young attorney as the case becomes a national news story. Overview This sequel expands the scope from college campuses to the courtroom. It highlights how public expressions of Christian belief can lead to real legal consequences in an increasingly...

God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust (2024), PG, 1 hr 49 min Franchise: God’s Not Dead Franchise #: 5 (Chronological and release order) Tagline: When tyranny rises, will faith rise higher? Main Cast David A.R. White as Reverend David Hill Dean Cain as Marc Shelley Isaiah Washington as Congressman Daryl Smith Ray Wise as Senator Peter Kane Samaire Armstrong as Lottie Jay Scott Baio as John Wesley Charlene Tilton as Myra Starr Governor Mike Huckabee as Himself Newsboys (cameo)  Reviews  Synopsis  God’s Not Dead: Rise Up (2024) centers on Reverend David Hill’s unexpected decision to run for Congress after a respected incumbent steps down. As he campaigns, Hill faces tough opposition from political rivals determined to push religion out of government. The film explores the tensions between faith and politics during a time of civil and spiritual unrest, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in Christian values in the public sphere. It continues the series’ theme of encouragi...