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The Fighting Temptations

Play trailer 2:22 Poster for The Fighting Temptations PG-13 Released Sep 19, 2003 2h 2m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Advertising executive Darrin Hill (Cuba Gooding Jr.) loses his job and his girlfriend after his many lies about his background and education are discovered. Soon after, he returns to his small Georgia hometown to collect an inheritance from his Aunt Sally (Ann Nesby). To receive it, he must lead the church choir to victory in a gospel competition. With the help of childhood friend Lilly (Beyoncé Knowles), now a beautiful singer, Darrin gets the choir ready to perform.
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The music is the only saving grace in this predictable and eager-to-please comedy.

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Sheila Norman-Culp Associated Press This is a bellyaching, foot-stomping, hoot-and-hollering movie for any crowd. Nov 9, 2018 Full Review Neil Norman London Evening Standard A shamelessly feelgood movie with a lightweight moral theme involving honesty, prejudice and hypocrisy, it narrowly keeps its head above the cliches by virtue of its attractive star and musical numbers. Jan 11, 2018 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Great music, mediocre plot and acting. Rated: 3/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Kaleem Aftab The List The ensuing life lesson drama has all the spice of a bowl of oats. Rated: 1/5 Apr 17, 2019 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com The indifferent gospel music that permeates the movie never solidifies with the dramatic might that the genre is known for... Rated: C- Jun 14, 2009 Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Rated: 2/5 Aug 7, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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pariss I like the movie but the casting was so random beyonce looked like she was 17 and the guy looked like he was pushing 50 and why was darrin so obsessed with lily it was so awkward to watch any scene with them because darrin was so obsessed and lily obviously didnt like him but anways stan beyonce Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/01/24 Full Review Audience Member Ages 13+ only, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Funny and romantic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Reminds me of my church choir. The humor and gospel music are so much needed during this pandemic. I have watched it over and over again because of the way it lifts my spirit. I love it. Good for families with children too! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Feel good movie with a great soundtrack. Sad to realize that a sequel was shelved. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Frances H Good music, but Sister Act had a better story and better acting. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/20 Full Review uncle p Story/Screenplay: (3/5) The story was good, but the screenplay was less than it could have been. Should have been funnier. Duration/Tempo: (3/5) At 2 hours and 3 minutes, it's a long movie that feels longer. Not good. Cast & Crew: (3.5/5) Cuba Gooding Jr. did well and was likable. Beyonce was memorable. Summary: (3/5) The base story was good and the cast was pleasant. The actual screenplay was a miss, and the movie should have been 15 to 30 minutes shorter. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Sally's Dying Wish The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Sally's Dying Wish 2:00 The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Barbershop Quartet The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Barbershop Quartet 1:27 The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - No Sinners in the Choir The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - No Sinners in the Choir 1:19 The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Fever The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Fever 1:45 The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Welcome Home The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Welcome Home 2:11 The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Aunt Sally's Funeral The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Aunt Sally's Funeral 1:29 The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Choir Auditions The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Choir Auditions 2:08 The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - You're Fired The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - You're Fired 1:45 The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Fighting Temptation The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Fighting Temptation 1:10 The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Singing for the Inmates The Fighting Temptations: Official Clip - Singing for the Inmates 2:03 View more videos
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Synopsis Advertising executive Darrin Hill (Cuba Gooding Jr.) loses his job and his girlfriend after his many lies about his background and education are discovered. Soon after, he returns to his small Georgia hometown to collect an inheritance from his Aunt Sally (Ann Nesby). To receive it, he must lead the church choir to victory in a gospel competition. With the help of childhood friend Lilly (Beyoncé Knowles), now a beautiful singer, Darrin gets the choir ready to perform.
Director
Jonathan Lynn
Producer
David Gale, Loretha Jones, Jeff Pollack
Screenwriter
Elizabeth Hunter, Elizabeth Hunter, Saladin K. Patterson
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Handprint Entertainment, MTV Films
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexual References)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$30.2M
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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