The Devout

2015·Movie
1h 42min
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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The Devout fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, faith and meaning, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A story about the power of belief, The Devout follows Darryl Eckford during trying times: his 4-year-old daughter, Abigail, has terminal cancer with weeks to live. Abigail is obsessed with space, and she talks with extraordinary detail of the Apollo 1 space mission. After she admits her former name, Darryl researches the space mission and finds inexplicable coincidences. A devout Christian, Darryl faces a crisis of faith when he begins to believe that his daughter was an astronaut in a former life. This newfound belief instills hope in Darryl, because, if his daughter has lived before, she will live again. He must face his wife, community and his own faith as he seeks out truth, because, if his daughter has lived before, she will live again. Its intriguing story and meticulous direction from Connor Gaston makes The Devout one of the most impressive Canadian independent films of the year.
Faith and DoubtGrief and HopeReincarnationFamily DramaSpiritual CrisisPsychological DepthIndependent FilmIntriguing Story

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Devout legally?

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Is The Devout worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Devout?

1 h 42 min

The Devout runs 1 h 42 min.

What language is The Devout in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Devout?

5CAGBGGIEUS

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