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Church Ball

2006·Movie
1h 31min·PG

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Dennis Buckstead has the hardest calling in his church.

Dennis Buckstead has the hardest calling in his church. Not only has he been asked to coach a group of non-basketball players in his church but the bishop has demanded that he lead the team to the Basketball Championship. Word from the top is that this is the last season of church ball and Bishop Linderman isn't about to have his team lose for the 20th year in a row in the last season of church ball history! What was supposed to strengthen the body, invigorate the mind and cultivate brotherly love seems to bring out the worst in these church-going ball players. Dennis must find a way to bring his team together and build unity along the way to win the championship or go down in church ball history as the worst team that ever played.
Faith-Based ComedyUnderdog StoryCommunityBasketballFamily-FriendlyLighthearted HumorInspirationalSituational Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Church Ball legally?

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Is Church Ball worth watching?

30
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 4.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Church Ball rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Church Ball?

1 h 31 min

Church Ball runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Church Ball?

Critics17
Audiences41

Not quite. Audiences rate Church Ball higher (41) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Church Ball a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$464,991

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $464,991 worldwide, 46% of its budget.

What language is Church Ball in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Church Ball?

3HUPLRO

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Church Ball in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Church Ball use?

Jerk JockLike Father, Unlike SonJenny's NumberEyepatch of PowerGroin AttackWhoopee CushionSir Swears-a-LotThe Swear JarBrick JokeFunny ForeignerJesus TabooSerious Businessand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Church Ball, including Jerk Jock, Like Father, Unlike Son, Jenny's Number.