The Case for Christ

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The Case for Christ

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Released Apr 7, 2017

1h 52m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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)

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.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 17, 2017

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

This is profoundly silly Christian recruitment propaganda masquerading as newsroom drama.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 14, 2017

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Linda Marric

HeyUGuys

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.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 14, 2017

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

The Case for Christ, although the story of one man's journey to faith, can also inspire life-long believers...

Aug 26, 2021

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Tyler Smith

Battleship Pretension

It manages to present a more accurate and relatable Gospel than we've really ever seen before in the Christian film world.

Jul 9, 2019

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

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.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 19, 2019

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Laura D

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 .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/25

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Will N

Excellent movie and inspiring.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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Douglas G

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/28/25

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Laura D

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/17/25

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Mitchell S

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/25

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bradley g

I felt the movie did a amazing job of teaching evidence for Christ and dismissing objections to claims against God. The actor did a amazing job selling the role and making it believable. It's based on a true story and gives a beautiful layout of how Lee came to find his faith in God through evidence and personal experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/10/24

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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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