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Courageous

Play trailer Poster for Courageous PG-13 Released Sep 30, 2011 2h 10m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Sheriff's deputy Adam Mitchell (Alex Kendrick) endures a terrible personal tragedy that causes him to question what is really important to him. Taking comfort in his religion, Adam vows to become a better parent to his teenage son (Rusty Martin), and convinces his friends on the force to sign a pledge that they will all strive to become better Christians and better parents. Unfortunately, one of the men's moral compass appears to be broken when it comes to earning some fast money.
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While the filmmaking is fairly competent, Courageous is overall worthless to anybody who doesn't subscribe to its dogmatic agenda.

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Tom Russo Boston Globe It takes a certain touch to pull it off, and here, the serviceable cast just doesn't have it in them. Rated: 2/4 Oct 3, 2011 Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times The many topics raised - gangs, drugs, immigration, absentee parents, poverty - are examined with didacticism and platitudes instead of by mining their inherent complexities. Rated: 2/5 Oct 3, 2011 Full Review Paul Brunick New York Times Overplotted and understructured, "Courageous" is a slog to get through at 130 minutes. Rated: 2.5/5 Oct 2, 2011 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com The best film yet from Sherwood Pictures. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 5, 2020 Full Review Megan Basham WORLD Most of the characters are well-written and nuanced. Jun 25, 2018 Full Review John Beifuss Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) Nicely produced, but the converted are more likely to be impressed than the skeptical. Rated: 2/4 Dec 30, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lisa A There was nothing I dislike about this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/21 Full Review Doug H I liked the reminder of the importance of a father who is totally there for his family, taking the lead and following the LORD. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/15/21 Full Review Richard W Exactly what us fathers need - a must see for every parent Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/08/21 Full Review Mimi Great soul-stirring movie!! We loved it!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/08/21 Full Review Aaron M Took my 13-year-old son to see this and it was time well spent. Highly recommended! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/21 Full Review Rita Very encouraging to see men step up to the plate and make a difference in their families. Uplifting in every way possible Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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Alex Kendrick

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Alex Kendrick

Adam Mitchell

Kevin Downes

Shane Fuller

Ben Davies

David Thomson

Rusty Martin

Dylan Mitchell

Ken Bevel

Nathan Hayes

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Synopsis Sheriff's deputy Adam Mitchell (Alex Kendrick) endures a terrible personal tragedy that causes him to question what is really important to him. Taking comfort in his religion, Adam vows to become a better parent to his teenage son (Rusty Martin), and convinces his friends on the force to sign a pledge that they will all strive to become better Christians and better parents. Unfortunately, one of the men's moral compass appears to be broken when it comes to earning some fast money.
Director
Alex Kendrick
Producer
Stephen Kendrick
Screenwriter
Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Sherwood Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Some Violence|Drug Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 30, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 17, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$461.7K
Runtime
2h 10m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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