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To Save a Life

2009·Movie
2h 0min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic196.8Rotten Tomatoes38%82%
IMDb6.8Metacritic196.8Rotten Tomatoes38%82%

To Save a Life fingerprint

Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Growing up, faith and meaning, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Some people are just dying to be heard.

Jake Taylor has everything. He has a beautiful girl, he's the champion in basketball and beer pong, and everyone loves him. Then, an old childhood friend of his commits suicide. Jake wonders what he could've done to save his friend's life. A youth minister tells him that Jake needs God. So Jake becomes a Christian. However, things begin to spin out of control. Jake is going to realize just what it means to be a Christian and how, to save a life.
Faith-Based DramaTeen Suicide AwarenessChristian ValuesRedemptionComing of FaithMoral DilemmaSocial CommentaryInspirationalMelodramatic

Crew

Directed by:
Brian Baugh
Written by:
Jim Britts
Produced by:
Christina Lee Storm, Jim Britts, Nicole Franco
Composed by:
Christopher Lennertz, Tim Wynn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about To Save a Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream To Save a Life legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreeALLBLKAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeUP Faith & FamilyUP Faith & Family Amazon Channel Tubi TV

To Save a Life is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, ALLBLK, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is To Save a Life worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 19). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is To Save a Life rated?

PG-13Suicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is To Save a Life?

2 h 0 min

To Save a Life runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on To Save a Life?

Critics29
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate To Save a Life higher (73) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was To Save a Life a box office hit?

Budget$500,000
Box office$4 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $500,000 to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 7.6 times its budget.

What language is To Save a Life in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch To Save a Life?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for To Save a Life in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.