Name: Shooting The Prodigal
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2016-03-03
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cast: Sterling Hurst, Christie Osterhus, Paul Wilson

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A brash young Jewish filmmaker from New York tries to help an overly-zealous Baptist preacher in south Alabama make a movie about the Prodigal Son. In the process they both learn about the love and acceptance of the Prodigal's father.

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Directed by: David E. Powers
Written by: David E. Powers, Greg Womble, Deborah Hocutt

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March 3, 2016 · 1 h 32 min · Comedy

Released: March 3, 2016
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Shooting The Prodigal?

In the United States, Shooting The Prodigal streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Cineverse. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Shooting The Prodigal worth watching?

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8).

Is Shooting The Prodigal okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Shooting The Prodigal make me laugh?

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Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Shooting The Prodigal?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.