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The Fighting Temptations

2003·Movie
2h 2min·PG-13
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Don't fight the feeling.

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.
Uplifting Musical ComedyHeartwarming Redemption StoryGospel & R&B FocusCommunity SpiritRomantic ElementsSmall-Town CharmFeel-Good EntertainmentStrong Vocal PerformancesFaith & Family Themes

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Fighting Temptations legally?

The Fighting Temptations is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 The Fighting Temptations worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fighting Temptations rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Fighting Temptations?

2 h 2 min

The Fighting Temptations runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fighting Temptations?

Critics48
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate The Fighting Temptations higher (61) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Fighting Temptations a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$30 million

Yes. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is The Fighting Temptations in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fighting Temptations?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fighting Temptations in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Fighting Temptations, including Vow of Celibacy, Everyone Has Standards, Not So Above It All.