Facing the Giants

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Facing the Giants

PG

2006

1h 51m

Drama

Action

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Grant Taylor, a Christian high-school football coach (Alex Kendrick), gets some very bad news. Besides his and his wife's (Shannen Fields) infertility problems, he faces the attempt of local parents to force the school to replace him. His team, the Shiloh Eagles, has never had a winning season in the six years that he has coached the boys. Following a visitor's message, Grant tries to inspire his team to use faith to conquer fear and opposing teams.

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Critics Consensus

The tropes of both football and evangelical movies are gracelessly on parade in this banal, insipid drama.

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Josh Rosenblatt

Austin Chronicle

11/25/2006

1/5

Its feel-good storyline, shopworn message, and bottomless sermonizing would have played better in Sunday school than on the big screen, which is -- let's face it -- Babylon's turf.

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

10/27/2006

C+

Fitfully entertaining… To reach a broader audience, though, the filmmakers will have to scrap their playbook and learn a whole new set of rules.

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Joe Leydon

Variety

10/02/2006

By preaching to the converted so heavy-handedly, the filmmakers fumble an opportunity to reach beyond their target demo of devout churchgoers.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

09/07/2020

3.5/4.0

While I wouldn't dare call it a perfect film, I would be so bold as to call it a film that ministers in the way that a Christian should minister.

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Heather Boerner

Common Sense Media

12/18/2010

3/5

Faith-based pigskin tale.

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James Plath

Movie Metropolis

09/26/2009

6/10

Kendrick needs to learn that didacticism isn't a film aesthetic.

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Robert H.

@Rwhobbs198 Mar 10

Facing the Giants (2006) is a clear example of a faith-based sports film that knows exactly the audience it’s trying to reach. The movie is relatively short and was made on a very modest budget, which shows at times—particularly in the acting. While the overall production is respectable for what it is, the performances often feel inexperienced and not especially convincing. That said, the film’s message is unmistakable. The story centers on perseverance, faith, and trusting in God during difficult times. It leans very heavily into Christian themes, often presenting moments that border on the miraculous as faith begins to guide the characters toward success. The plot itself is fairly predictable, following the classic underdog formula where everything ultimately falls into place through belief and determination. For viewers who enjoy Christian inspirational films, it delivers exactly what they’re expecting: an uplifting, feel-good story built around faith and redemption. For me, it was a one-and-done experience. Still, for audiences who actively seek out faith-based storytelling, Facing the Giants will likely resonate much more strongly.

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Thin Line G

@BLOCKBUSTER08619 Feb 28

My daughter asked to watch this movie and I have to say it's terrible. I have never seen something so God focused and I've seen my share of movies. If you love fake southern accents and Jesus and scripture being brought up through an entire movie then go ahead and waste your time with this movie. Otherwise I would recommend watching paint dry before watching this movie.

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Fire T.

@fireterrell07 Jan 26

Movie made me laugh the hardest in years for how freaking corny it is. So there’s that.

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Mitchell S

@Mitchstur Jan 25

It absolutely has elements of your typical Christian movie in it, but the journey is still somehow charming to watch. And most importantly, it echoes the most important message: NOTHING is impossible with God!

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L M

@RT85819638 Jan 13

An old movie, but worth the time to watch. Nice to see more faith based movies available. Shows a football coach who changes how he coaches his team. Using faith to lead the young men to honor God, family and self.

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Ronald Evan T

@Draggstar Jan 12

Should deserve at least 6/10 because it shows how a team that's bad uses their faith as a losing team to work hard and start winning games which makes a great story.

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Synopsis

Grant Taylor, a Christian high-school football coach (Alex Kendrick), gets some very bad news. Besides his and his wife's (Shannen Fields) infertility problems, he faces the attempt of local parents to force the school to replace him. His team, the Shiloh Eagles, has never had a winning season in the six years that he has coached the boys. Following a visitor's message, Grant tries to inspire his team to use faith to conquer fear and opposing teams.

Director: Alex Kendrick
Producer: Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick
Screenwriter: Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick
Distributor: Destination Films, Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co: Carmel Entertainment, Destination Films, Provident Films, Kendrick Brothers
Rating: PG (Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 29, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.2M
Runtime: 1h 51m

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