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The Fighting Temptations

2003Movie2 h 2 minPG-13

ComedyMusic
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes42%66%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes42%66%

Summary

Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Lynn
Written by
Elizabeth Hunter, Saladin K. Patterson
Produced by
Loretha C. Jones, Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina

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Facts

September 19, 2003 · 2 h 2 min · PG-13

Released
September 19, 2003
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Vow of Celibacy, Everyone Has Standards, Not So Above It All +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fighting Temptations?"

Questions about The Fighting Temptations

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fighting Temptations?

fuboTVParamount+Starz

In the United States, The Fighting Temptations streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Fighting Temptations worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is The Fighting Temptations okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Fighting Temptations make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Fighting Temptations good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Fighting Temptations use?

Vow of CelibacyEveryone Has StandardsNot So Above It AllJerkass Has a PointAll Men Are PervertsYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!And StarringCharacter DevelopmentThe CameoStruggling Single MotherTitle Drop"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Vow of Celibacy, Everyone Has Standards, and Not So Above It All.