Have a Little Faith

Have a Little Faith

Paths Cross. Lives Change

Directed by Jon Avnet

Produced by Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

201195 min6.6 / 10

A tender, faith-centered meditation on mentorship, mortality, and spiritual reconciliation between a rabbi and the estranged student he refuses to let go.

At age 82, Mitch Albom's former rabbi Albert Lewis wants the famous Detroit sportswriter to give his eulogy when the time comes. Albom makes a visit to his former home town in New Jersey, where Rabbi Lewis has served a congregation for about 50 years. Albom doesn't feel worthy, especially since he is no longer a practicing Jew and, in fact, he has married a Christian (who apparently isn't active either). Nevertheless, Rabbi Lewis says he is the one to do the job, and over the next eight years, Albom makes several visits back home and even attends some Sabbath services, where the good rabbi is determined to continue working and inspiring his flock even as his health declines.

Questions people ask

  • Is Have a Little Faith violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Have a Little Faith scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Have a Little Faith easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Have a Little Faith end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.

  • Is Have a Little Faith sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity84

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Surprise47

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Love50

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