Summary
Based on a true story, this film follows the life of Scott Highberger, an inmate turned prison minister. Through trial and tribulation, Scott met a God greater than addiction and crime who saved his life.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 57GoodWatch 53
IMDb5.7
Running time
1 h 43 min
A typical length for dramas, −6 min on the typical 109
typical 109103Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 6 countries, rent or buy in 2 more
Released
2022
October 4, 2022
4 years ago
Genres
DramaFamilyLanguage
English
Original language
Rated
No age rating yet.
Yes: its content advisories are violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
- Drug useNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
and 16 more42 people
- Joey LawrenceScott
- Michael W. SmithPastor Dave
- Chad MoseleyHarley
- Ben GrahamOfficer Williams
- Danny FarberSam
- RWRon WolffSteve
- Katie MancusoDannielle
- Steve FlaniganPazera
- Dave HonigmanLevi
Chandra MichaelsPastor Vanessa- MSMichael SchraderGuard
Tom McElroyJudge Palmer
Obi Obisoulstar UwakweJones- BRBrenda ReiserBonnie
- SJSarah JoanouLatisha
- BMBruce MathiasBailiff
Daniel BallKyle
Jossie ThackerCora
Lindsay WhislerShannon- KSKimberly SorensonFlorida Desk Deputy
- DCDavid CavanaughOfficer
- CLChris LewandowskiProsecutor
- VSVonzell ScottHomeless Man
- JBJay BirkyFlorida Deputy
Directing · 4
- Kevan Otto Director, Producer
- Joe Narode Second Assistant Director, Co-Producer
- Josh Kirkland Script Supervisor
- Phillip Rush First Assistant Director, Co-Producer
Writing · 2
- Mark E. McCann Writer
- Melissa Stamper Writer
Production · 6
- Joey Lawrence Executive Producer
- Ron Wolff Executive Producer
- Scott Highberger Executive Producer
- Ben Graham Executive Producer
- Brandon Riley Producer
- Ian McSherry Key Set Production Assistant
Camera · 5
- Brian Shanley Director of Photography
- Andrew Skalak Digital Imaging Technician
- Taylor McKean Best Boy Grip
- Max Hayden Key Grip
- Aaron Rosene First Assistant Camera
Sound · 1
- Sam Mizell Music
Art · 1
- Vonzell Scott Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Sarah Joanou Makeup Artist
- Catherine Woods Makeup Department Head
- Scarlett Kellum Costume Designer
Lighting · 1
- Justin Ward Best Boy Electric
Other crew · 1
- Blake Kirkham Production Office Assistant
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