The God Committee

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The God Committee

2021

1h 39m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

It feels as if the story has been given a last-minute melodrama transplant.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 12, 2021

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

"Committee" overstocks the moral predicaments sometimes, but it does raise many salient points.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 9, 2021

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

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.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 2, 2021

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Harry Solomons

Loud and Clear Reviews

The God Committee marks a smart, thought-provoking entry into the canon of bioethical filmmaking.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 21, 2024

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Paul Klein

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

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.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 4, 2024

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Whang Yee Ling

The Straits Times (Singapore)

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.

Rated: 3/5

May 25, 2022

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Alegna

it really makes you think. it's an interesting story. beautifully acted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/21

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Craig K

I loved this movie. Very engaging and thought provoking!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/26/25

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Patrick F

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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/24

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patrick f

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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Karen H

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/13/25

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Audience Member

A good storyline, featuring tense moments and an emotional ride, this is is a good one time watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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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?

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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