Facing the Giants

Facing the Giants

Never give up. Never back down. Never lose faith.

Directed by Alex Kendrick

Produced by Carmel Entertainment Group, Destination Films

2006111 min7.6 / 10

An earnest Christian sports drama about an underdog coach and team overcoming fear and failure through faith and perseverance.

A losing coach with an underdog football team faces their giants of fear and failure on and off the field to surprising results.

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  • Does Facing the Giants end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Facing the Giants easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Facing the Giants scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Facing the Giants violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Facing the Giants sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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89/ 100

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Rarity83

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Surprise94

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Love90

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