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The Case for Christ

Play trailer 2:10 Poster for The Case for Christ PG 2017 1h 52m Drama Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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In 1980, Lee Strobel's (Mike Vogel) award-winning, investigative reporting earns him a promotion to legal editor at the Chicago Tribune. Things at home aren't going nearly as well. His wife Leslie's (Erika Christensen) newfound faith in Christ compels Lee to utilize his journalistic and legal training to try and disprove the claims of Christianity, pitting his resolute atheism against her growing faith.
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The Case for Christ shouldn't be dismissed, but like many faith-based productions, it's better at preaching to the choir than reaching the unconverted.

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Simran Hans Observer (UK) 09/17/2017
2/5
It's clearly intended as a teaching text, though its evidence-based defence of faith ... is a straw-man argument unlikely to have nonbelievers queuing up to be baptised. Go to Full Review
Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 09/14/2017
2/5
This is profoundly silly Christian recruitment propaganda masquerading as newsroom drama. Go to Full Review
Linda Marric HeyUGuys 09/14/2017
2/5
On the whole, the film does exactly what is expected from it, but fails to ultimately convince and is eventually let down by a poorly executed screenplay and an almost ludicrous storyline. Go to Full Review
Hosea Rupprecht Pauline Media Studies 08/26/2021
The Case for Christ, although the story of one man's journey to faith, can also inspire life-long believers... Go to Full Review
Tyler Smith Battleship Pretension 07/09/2019
It manages to present a more accurate and relatable Gospel than we've really ever seen before in the Christian film world. Go to Full Review
Ruth Maramis FlixChatter Film Blog 04/19/2019
3/5
For someone who loves journalism films like Spotlight, The Insider, etc., the investigative aspect certainly appeals to me. No, this film didn't quite rise to the level of those films, but still one that's well worth your time. Go to Full Review
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Garrett B. @garrettbowman Oct 30 Seemed to be mocking christian faith more than being Christian movie See more Laura D Sep 21 I am not going to lie but at first of watching this movie I was very frustrated with the main character he was aggravating so I shut off the movie not finishing the movie. Then suddenly I watched the movie all the way through and I loved it . This movie is one of my favorite Christian movies now . See more Will N Sep 6 Excellent movie and inspiring. See more Douglas G May 28 I know the author, and this story is genuine. A non-nonsense reporter investigates Christianity in order to disprove it. He realizes that if he can show that the resurrection of Christ from the dead did not happen in history, then Christianity is false. However, through his quest, he comes to the opposite conclusion: Jesus did rise from the dead and his message of salvation is true. Strobel went on to write many books arguing for the truth of Christianity, such as The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, The Case for Miracles, and others. He is the real deal, and this film is a convincing account of his quest. It is not for Christians only, but for anyone interested in Christianity. See more Laura D Apr 12 At first watching this film I got annoyed with the main character then I started to watch it again then I actually loved the movie . I even loved the book as well. See more Mitchell S @Mitchstur Mar 10 For those of you who still believe Christian movies are bad, prepare to eat your words! This movie feels universally cinematic, even has a good soundtrack. And that's just the packaging it comes in. The story of this stubborn atheist journalist, discovering the truth about Jesus, will leave you believing in the impossible once again. The best part is it's a true story. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1980, Lee Strobel's (Mike Vogel) award-winning, investigative reporting earns him a promotion to legal editor at the Chicago Tribune. Things at home aren't going nearly as well. His wife Leslie's (Erika Christensen) newfound faith in Christ compels Lee to utilize his journalistic and legal training to try and disprove the claims of Christianity, pitting his resolute atheism against her growing faith.
Director
Jon Gunn
Producer
David A.R. White, Michael Scott, Elizabeth Travis, Alysoun Wolfe, Brittany Yost, Karl Horstmann
Screenwriter
Brian Bird
Distributor
Pure Flix Entertainment
Production Co
Pure Flix Entertainment, Triple Horse Studios
Rating
PG (Incidental Smoking|Descriptions of Crucifixion|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 7, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$14.7M
Runtime
1h 52m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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