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The Case for Christ

2017·Movie
1h 52min·PG
64
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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One man's journey to solve the biggest mystery of all times

Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
Faith-Based DramaBiographical AdaptationInvestigative JournalismSpiritual TransformationMarriage & FamilyRedemption StoryThought-ProvokingContemporaryHopeful

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Case for Christ legally?

The Case for Christ is included with a subscription to Pure Flix and Angel Studios in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Angel Studios, and Tubi TV. 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 Case for Christ worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Case for Christ rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Case for Christ?

1 h 52 min

The Case for Christ runs 1 h 52 min.

Is The Case for Christ based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Case for Christ?

Critics57
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate The Case for Christ higher (73) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Case for Christ a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$18 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 6.1 times its budget.

What language is The Case for Christ in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Case for Christ?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Case for Christ in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Case for Christ use?

"Well Done, Son" GuyAppeal to PopularityIntrepid ReporterDa EditorHeel–Faith TurnShared Mass HallucinationHollywood AtheistI Should Write a Book About ThisDiegetic SwitchEasy EvangelismMiscarriage of JusticeFreudian Excuse

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Case for Christ, including "Well Done, Son" Guy, Appeal to Popularity, Intrepid Reporter.