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Facing the Giants

2006·Movie
1h 51min·PG
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness10
  • Catharsis9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Sports, faith and meaning, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Never give up. Never back down. Never lose faith.

A losing coach with an underdog football team faces their giants of fear and failure on and off the field to surprising results.
Inspirational Sports DramaUnderdog StoryFaith-Based NarrativeChristian FilmOvercoming AdversityFamily-FriendlyMotivationalTeamwork FocusFeel-Good

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Facing the Giants legally?

Facing the Giants is included with a subscription to Angel Studios in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Facing the Giants worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Facing the Giants rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Facing the Giants?

1 h 51 min

Facing the Giants runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Facing the Giants?

Critics28
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Facing the Giants higher (70) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Facing the Giants a box office hit?

Budget$100,000
Box office$10 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $100,000 to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 103.1 times its budget.

What language is Facing the Giants in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Facing the Giants?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Facing the Giants in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Facing the Giants use?

Easily Overheard Conversation"The Reason You Suck" SpeechYou Better Sit DownArc WordsUnnecessary RoughnessFile MixupObviously EvilPut Me In, Coach!Newscaster CameoMeaningful NameAuthor TractLaw of Inverse Fertilityand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Facing the Giants, including Easily Overheard Conversation, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, You Better Sit Down.