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Seven Days in Utopia

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Luke Chisholm (Lucas Black) is a young golfer who's about to take a swing at the big time. Luke, however, has a big blowup that makes national news, drives away his father/coach, and seemingly scuttles his once-promising career. While driving along a Texas backroad, Luke crashes through the fence of eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Robert Duvall). Johnny makes Luke an irresistible offer: spend a week with him in the tiny town of Utopia and see if Luke can change his life.
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Seven Days in Utopia finds a noteworthy cast struggling to engage with lackadaisical drama, overwrought themes, and a predictably staged narrative.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader If the combination of Christian bromides and golf tips strikes you as a recipe for boredom, stay away. May 1, 2020 Full Review Amy Biancolli Houston Chronicle Supporting bits, like the saintly love interest played by Deborah Ann Woll, function more as archetypes than flesh-and-blood characters in a lively story. Rated: 2/5 Sep 8, 2011 Full Review Monica Castillo Dig Boston It's not challenging on the spiritual level nor is it particularly good. Sep 5, 2011 Full Review Cory Woodroof Lumination Network It's a small, enjoyable tale of redemption that hosts a pair of fine performances. Feb 11, 2022 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Lucas Black is terrific as the young golfer, while Duvall reminds everyone that he remains one of the best actors working today. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 22, 2020 Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin This is a bland, uninspiring, uninteresting story that hammers its message so blatantly and so often that it's surprising you can come out of it without a headache. Rated: D+ Aug 5, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ed R One of the worst faith based movies I have ever watched. What an awful plot. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/20/25 Full Review Danny S I've enjoyed this movie since the first time I seen it. Black has been a favorite of mine for a while and Duvall is an absolute icon. I've recommended this movie in social media and in person and if you're a parent with preteens then the story probably hits home. In the end parents and children both can take their own lesson from the story because we're all guilty at some point. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review Audience Member 3:1 audience to critic review tells you all you need to know…when the critics despise it then it must be good (and it is). Truly enjoyed one of my favorites, Robert Duvall, in this movie. Excellent performances and good clean entertainment. I’m gonna watch it a second time with my kids and highly recommend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review Dominique R I’m not surprised the loser critics from rotten tomatoes hated it. I don’t like faith based movies usually because they’re usually cheesy. But this movie is good Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/24 Full Review brian h The critics were rough on this film. This was a film for those needing an uplifting experience. Worth the 90 minute investment and more. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review A. This movie was a blessing in disguise! My husband and I watched it because I it's a great golf movie, but if you pay attention and watch it with an open heart, you will learn the most important lesson of your life! Thank you Robert, Lucas, and all of the cast, crew, as well as the authors of 7 Days in Utopia! Your books are a gift! The world doesn't like movies like this because they challenge them and their life choices. Thank you for the gift of your books and this movie! You brought me back to life! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Matthew Dean Russell

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Robert Duvall

Johnny Crawford

Lucas Black

Luke Chisholm

Melissa Leo

Lily

Deborah Ann Woll

Sarah

Brian Geraghty

Jake

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Seven Days in Utopia

Lucas Black as Luke Chisholm in "Seven Days in Utopia." A scene from "Seven Days in Utopia." Lucas Black as Luke Chisholm and Deborah Ann Woll as Sarah in "Seven Days in Utopia." Deborah Ann Woll as Sarah and Lucas Black as Luke Chisholm in "Seven Days in Utopia." (L-R) Lucas Black as Luke Chisholm, Robert Duvall as Johnny Crawford and Melissa Leo as Lily in "Seven Days in Utopia." (L-R) Kathy Baker and Melissa Leo as Lily in "Seven Days in Utopia." (L-R) Lucas Black as Luke Chisholm and Robert Duvall as Johnny Crawford in "Seven Days in Utopia." Deborah Ann Woll as Sarah in "Seven Days in Utopia." Robert Duvall as Johnny Crawford in "Seven Days in Utopia." (L-R) Melissa Leo as Lily, Lucas Black as Luke Chisholm, Robert Duvall as Johnny Crawford, Kathy Baker and Deborah Ann Woll as Sarah in "Seven Days in Utopia." View more photos

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Synopsis Luke Chisholm (Lucas Black) is a young golfer who's about to take a swing at the big time. Luke, however, has a big blowup that makes national news, drives away his father/coach, and seemingly scuttles his once-promising career. While driving along a Texas backroad, Luke crashes through the fence of eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Robert Duvall). Johnny makes Luke an irresistible offer: spend a week with him in the tiny town of Utopia and see if Luke can change his life.
Director
Matthew Dean Russell
Producer
Mark G. Mathis, Jason Michael Berman
Screenwriter
David L. Cook, Rob Levine, Matthew Dean Russell, Sandra Thrift
Distributor
Visio Entertainment
Production Co
Prospect Park
Rating
G
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 2, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.7M
Runtime
1h 36m
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