The Eyes of Tammy Faye

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

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Released Sep 17, 2021

2h 6m

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THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE is an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. In the 1970s and 80s, Tammy Faye and her husband, Jim Bakker, rose from humble beginnings to create the world's largest religious broadcasting network and theme park, and were revered for their message of love, acceptance and prosperity. Tammy Faye was legendary for her indelible eyelashes, her idiosyncratic singing, and her eagerness to embrace people from all walks of life. However, it wasn't long before financial improprieties, scheming rivals, and scandal toppled their carefully constructed empire.

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Critics Consensus

The Eyes of Tammy Faye might have focused more sharply on its subject's story, but Jessica Chastain's starring performance makes it hard to look away.

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With Oscar-worthy acting from Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye makes a surprisingly effective case for its controversial real-life title character.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

The Eyes of Tammy Faye recounts a series of events in high-camp style, and seems to think that is enough.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 19, 2024

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

For all the impeccable production values ... the films generosity towards its controversial heroine feels like an unwarranted canonisation.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 11, 2022

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

The film is a powerful indictment of America’s evangelical right, but the one thing that Chastain can’t quite do is to make Tammy likeable.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 7, 2022

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Tamma Moksha

The Hindu

Jessica Chastain's the sole saving grace in this dull affair.

Jun 12, 2024

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Sarah Vincent

Cambridge Day

The tabloid fable also provides valuable lessons for Christian women today who face the moral crossroads of the hateful politics that often accompany far-right religion.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 16, 2023

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

An unrecognizable performance from Jessica Chastain She truly is the reason to see this movie!! The film is entertaining top to bottom… but I left wanting more. This will be an interesting discussion when it releases wide

Jul 26, 2023

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peggy

Too long, too many details...a little contrite. A fall from grace being a very long fall

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/03/22

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James H

A fascinating person — and movie — with a wonderful and important message to love everyone ✝️ ❤️ 🕊 #TheEyesofTammyFaye

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/19/21

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Wesley

It was one of the best I’ve seen in years! Made me tear up several times

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/12/21

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Andrea

Jessica did amazing!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/09/21

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Michelle

Learning that side of her from where she was a little girl to the woman she became. Although we will never know her full story...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/21

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John K

Jessica Chastain NAILED her performance. She's an incredible actor.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/07/21

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Michael Showalter

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Jessica Chastain

Tammy Faye Bakker

Andrew Garfield

Jim Bakker

Cherry Jones

Rachel

Fredric Lehne

Fred Grover

Louis Cancelmi

Richard Fletcher

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Synopsis

THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE is an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. In the 1970s and 80s, Tammy Faye and her husband, Jim Bakker, rose from humble beginnings to create the world's largest religious broadcasting network and theme park, and were revered for their message of love, acceptance and prosperity. Tammy Faye was legendary for her indelible eyelashes, her idiosyncratic singing, and her eagerness to embrace people from all walks of life. However, it wasn't long before financial improprieties, scheming rivals, and scandal toppled their carefully constructed empire.

Director: Michael Showalter
Producer: Kelly Carmichael, Jessica Chastain, Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane
Screenwriter: Abe Sylvia
Distributor: Searchlight Pictures
Production Co: Madison Wells, Searchlight Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, MWM Studios, Freckle Films, Semi-Formal Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content and Drug Abuse)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 17, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 2, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.4M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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