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The God Committee

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When a donor heart unexpectedly arrives at a New York hospital, an organ transplant committee must convene within one hour to decide which of three other patients deserves the life-saving heart. God's work is now left in the hands of five doctors, including Boxer (Kelsey Grammer), a cynical but brilliant heart surgeon; Jordan (Julia Stiles), an idealistic up-and-comer; and Gilroy (Janeane Garofalo), a weary bureaucrat. As the debate over the heart heats up, ethics and bribes clash, leaving the committee members to question what's more valuable: morals or money?
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The God Committee's strong cast and compelling ethical dilemma are ill served by a convoluted story with a disappointing tendency toward melodrama.

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Steve Rose Guardian 07/12/2021
2/5
It feels as if the story has been given a last-minute melodrama transplant. Go to Full Review
Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 07/09/2021
3/4
"Committee" overstocks the moral predicaments sometimes, but it does raise many salient points. Go to Full Review
Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups 07/02/2021
4/5
In Austin Stark's serious-as-a-heart-attack melodrama, a hospital's transplant committee debates the ethics of who will get a human heart and live. Issues of class, race, mental health and money predominate. Go to Full Review
Harry Solomons Loud and Clear Reviews Dec 21
4/5
The God Committee marks a smart, thought-provoking entry into the canon of bioethical filmmaking. Go to Full Review
Paul Klein FILMHOUNDS Magazine 07/04/2024
4/5
There is a genuine dilemma at the heart of the film, and maybe the answer is a simple one – better others play God than us. Go to Full Review
Whang Yee Ling The Straits Times (Singapore) 05/25/2022
3/5
Kelsey Grammer is the eminent surgeon, a chain-smoking cynic; Julia Stiles is his young protegee and secret lover; while Janeane Garofalo chairs the board. They are an intelligent ensemble who make believable doctor types. Go to Full Review
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Alegna 07/08/2021 it really makes you think. it's an interesting story. beautifully acted. See more Craig K @Cracky Jun 26 I loved this movie. Very engaging and thought provoking! See more Patrick F 05/13/2024 This movie was okay. The story is intriguing, doctors making the life or death decision as to who gets a heart transplant. The acting was good. Kelsey Grammer and Julia Stiles did a nice job. The film lost its way a little in the execution. Threads were introduced, but not resolved. But all in all it was a decent movie with good acting. See more patrick f 02/03/2023 This movie was okay. The story is intriguing, doctors making the life or death decision as to who gets a heart transplant. The acting was good. Kelsey Grammer and Julia Stiles did a nice job. The film lost its way a little in the execution. Threads were introduced, but not resolved. But all in all it was a decent movie with good acting. See more Karen H 10/11/2022 There probably are not a lot of folks that will tune in to a movie about organ transplants so, a block buster it is not. None the less, this is a very real problem in healthcare. Far more need out there than availability. I found the film believable in the delivery. Good acting from the entire cast. Go sign up to be a organ donor and do something truly benefiting others in need and just maybe, keep big money out of the picture and save a pig. See more 06/09/2022 A good storyline, featuring tense moments and an emotional ride, this is is a good one time watch. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis When a donor heart unexpectedly arrives at a New York hospital, an organ transplant committee must convene within one hour to decide which of three other patients deserves the life-saving heart. God's work is now left in the hands of five doctors, including Boxer (Kelsey Grammer), a cynical but brilliant heart surgeon; Jordan (Julia Stiles), an idealistic up-and-comer; and Gilroy (Janeane Garofalo), a weary bureaucrat. As the debate over the heart heats up, ethics and bribes clash, leaving the committee members to question what's more valuable: morals or money?
Director
Austin Stark
Producer
Amanda Bowers, Molly Conners, Bingo Gubelmann, Benji Kohn, Vincent Morano, Jane Oster Sinisi, Ari Daniel Pinchot, Jonathan Rubenstein, Austin Stark
Screenwriter
Austin Stark
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Paper Street Films, Crystal City Entertainment , Phiphen Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 2, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 2, 2021
Runtime
1h 39m
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