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Plot Summary:
Everything seems to be going wrong for the Taylor family right now. Just as Alexa is starting work at her dream job, she's overwhelmed by caring for her mother suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Her son, Beau, has just lost his professional football career to an injury and her daughter, Ravyn, needs help planning her last-minute wedding. Only with the support of friends and the guiding grace of their faith can the Taylors find the strength to cope with the tidal wave of drama and tragedy that is rolling over their lives.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 109
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Stand Strong (2011)
Plot Summary:
Matt Webster measures his success by his possessions. Though he appears to have it all, pride of ownership does little to fill the void of a purposeless life. Brokern relationships, isolation and pain for himself and his family, are the result of his pride and selfishness. Through a series of financial and family crises, Matt and his family are stripped of all they own and are humbled enough to learn what success is really all about.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 108
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing, christian film
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Champion (2017)
Plot Summary:
In the supercharged world of dirt track racing, a single mistake causes the lives of two men to change forever. One must fight for his family, the other must fight to forgive.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 314
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Catching Faith (2015)
Plot Summary:
From the outside, Alexa has the perfect life. Her son is the high school football star, daughter a straight A student and her husband is CFO of a booming start-up company. The sudden death.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 518
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: christian film, light, uplifting, feel good, captivating, entertaining, contemplative, disgusting, crying, independent film
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Wolves (2016)
Plot Summary:
Anthony Keller, star of his NYC high school basketball team, is riding his way to Cornell on a sports scholarship. But he can only maintain his popular jock facade for so long, as his troubled father Lee has a gambling addiction that threatens to derail his dreams both on and off the court.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, tense, unusual plot structure, captivating, suspense, contemplative, multicultural
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One Hit from Home (2012)
Plot Summary:
After suffering a career ending knee injury, pro-baseball superstar Jimmy Easton (Dave Stone) returns to a place he has not been in a very long time....home. Here, Jimmy confronts dark memories from a tragic past as he tries to make peace with a life he once left behind. Things take an unexpected turn when he is forced back into the world of baseball as the coach of an underachieving college team. Coach's Jimmy's rocky relationship with Brandon Elliot (Johnny Meier), the team's only star, challenges both of them to deal with their similarly troubled pasts (intriguefilms.com).
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 311
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: realistic, semi serious, captivating, christian film, uplifting
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I Believe (2017)
Plot Summary:
A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 477
Genere: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: christian film, sincere, atmospheric, thought provoking, serious, disturbing
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Second Glance (1992)
Plot Summary:
Dan Burgess is a Christian. Dan Burgess thinks he's not impacting anyone for the LORD. Dan Burgess thinks he's missing out on "all the fun". Dan Burgess wants out of the Christian life. Then... one day... Dan Burgess is forced to take a [Second Glance].
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 518
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: christian film, campy
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The Investigator (2013)
Plot Summary:
A veteran police detective becomes a criminal justice teacher and baseball coach at a local high school, leading him to the most important investigation of his life. Inspired by true events.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 352
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: touching, serious, realistic, christian film, thought provoking, contemplative, detective
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Wish For Christmas (2016)
Plot Summary:
When a high school senior finds out from her parents that she must miss the town's winter dance in order to attend church, she successfully wishes their faith away, bringing disastrous consequences to her family and community. To restore their faith, she is led through a series of Christmas adventures that change her heart and those around her.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 961
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: christian film, light, feel good, humorous, entertaining
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The Girl Who Believes in Miracles (2021)
Plot Summary:
When Sara hears a preacher say faith can move mountains, she starts praying. Suddenly people in her town are mysteriously healed! But fame soon takes its toll – can Sara’s family save her before it’s too late?.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: psychological, thought provoking, captivating, disturbing
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The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008)
Plot Summary:
The lives of three 12-year-old buddies -- sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970 -- suddenly change when one of them, Dustin, makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75-year-old Jonathan Sperry. As Jonathan shares lessons in faith with Dustin and his pals, a spiritual transformation occurs in this Christian drama.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: christian film, thought provoking, sincere, serious, realistic, contemplative, biblical, uplifting
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A Mile in His Shoes (2011)
Plot Summary:
Based on the book “The Legend of Mickey Tussler”, this film follows the story of eighteen-year-old Mickey Tussler, who lives on a farm with his father and mother and who has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. But he can throw apples at an amazing speed. When a chance meeting occurs with the baseball manager of the semi-pro team the River Rats, from Clayton, Ohio, Mickey gets a chance to pitch for the team and to prove to his father he can do more than live hidden away on the family farm, taking care of his pig Oscar (http://www.christianfilmdatabase.com/).
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 771
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: Canada
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: christian film, sincere, captivating, entertaining, disturbing
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Number One (1969)
Plot Summary:
A former football hero cannot accept his career is over. He loses himself in alcohol and women.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 686
Genere: Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: retro, independent film, humorous, realistic, semi serious, ambiguous ending, cult film
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Overcomer (2019)
Plot Summary:
After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, high school basketball Coach John Harrison helps the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 119 min
Plot tags: christian film, motivational, sincere, captivating, disturbing, light, inspirational, sad
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Run the Race (2018)
Plot Summary:
Reeling from his mother’s death and his father’s abandonment, Zach, an All-State athlete, finds glory on the football field, working to earn a college scholarship and the brothers’ ticket out of town. When a devastating injury puts Zach—and his dreams—on the sidelines, David laces up his track cleats to salvage their future and point Zach toward hope.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: psychological, christian film, sentimental, captivating, realistic, inspirational, touching, sad
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The Bear (1984)
Plot Summary:
Biopic about the great college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of the University of Alabama.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 311
Genere: Biography, Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Code Breakers (2005)
Plot Summary:
In 1951, a cheating scandal rocks West Point academy, as 83 cadets -- including the son of the school's football coach (Glenn) -- are implicated and ultimately dismissed.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 453
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing
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Underdogs (2013)
Plot Summary:
Set in rural Ohio, the birthplace of football, UNDERDOGS is the story of a small-town high school football team destined to play their cross-town rival, a perennial powerhouse, while standing up for an entire community.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: feel good, touching, realistic, captivating, light, serious
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Hometown Legend (2002)
Plot Summary:
A teenage drifter finds an opportunity to turn his life around when he joins a high-school football program with a hard-nosed coach.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 797
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: touching, feel good, serious, realistic, independent film, sincere
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The Sound of the Spirit (2012)
Plot Summary:
Beautiful and precocious Rivka is a twelve-year-old Jewish girl who believes in Jesus. She and her father attend a Messianic Jewish congregation in their community. But when her father suddenly dies, Rivka's life changes forever. She ends up moving in with her traditional Jewish relatives and attending their synagogue. From her stormy relationship with her uncle, to a meeting with the synagogue’s senior rabbi, to the attention of the cutest boy in the synagogue, Rivka learns life lessons that stir her faith to new levels, touching the hearts of those whose lives she has reluctantly impacted. "The Sound of the Spirit" is the never-before-told story of a young girl caught in the crossfire of strong feelings between two faith communities. It’s told with humor, compassion, and grace.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 158
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 129 min
Plot tags: serious, touching, realistic, emotional, christian film, independent film
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Switched (2020)
Plot Summary:
Tired of being bullied, Cassandra Evans prays that her nemesis, Katie Sharp, the queen bee of social media, would know what it’s like to walk a day in her shoes. Her prayer is answered in an unexpected way when they get switched.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 815
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: humorous, psychological, light, feel good, unusual plot structure, contemplative, crying
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The Miracle Season (2018)
Plot Summary:
After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance of their tough-love coach in hopes of winning the state championship.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: touching, rough, serious, teen, thought provoking, captivating, sad, crying
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Woodlawn (2015)
Plot Summary:
Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s.A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Biography, Drama, History, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min
Plot tags: christian film, realistic, sincere, serious, captivating, inspirational, light, uplifting
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Let There Be Light (2017)
Plot Summary:
An atheist goes through a near-death experience in an auto accident before converting to Christianity.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: christian film, rough, thought provoking, captivating, melancholic, disgusting, complex
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American Underdog (2021)
Plot Summary:
The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: inspirational, psychological, thought provoking, captivating, disturbing, christian film, emotional
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Soul Surfer (2011)
Plot Summary:
Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton. Bethany lost her left arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.Bethany (AnnaSophia Robb) was born to surf. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic life on Kauai, participating in national surf competitions with her best friend Alana (Lorraine Nicholson), when everything changed. On Halloween morning, a 14-foot tiger shark came out of nowhere and seemed to shatter all her dreams.Soul Surfer reveals Bethany's fight to recover from her ordeal and how she grappled with the question of her future. Strengthened by the love of her parents, Tom (Dennis Quaid) and Cheri (Helen Hunt), and supported by her youth group leader Sara (Carrie Underwood), Bethany refuses to give in or give up, and begins a bold return to the water.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 52000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: christian film, touching, uplifting, sentimental, motivational, feel good, emotional, serious, realistic, inspirational
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Facing the Giants (2006)
Plot Summary:
A losing coach with an underdog football team faces their giants of fear and failure on and off the field to surprising results.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: inspirational, touching, sentimental, christian film, feel good, biblical, uplifting, sad, patriotic, indie film
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Draft Day (2014)
Plot Summary:
At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 65000
Genere: Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: inspirational, exciting, suspense, intense, semi serious, talky, tense, social, humorous, serious
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When the Game Stands Tall (2014)
Plot Summary:
A young coach turns a losing high school football program around to go undefeated for 12 consecutive seasons.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: uplifting, captivating, exciting, sincere, serious, christian film, inspirational, sentimental, feel good, historical drama
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Greater (2016)
Plot Summary:
Greater – The story of Brandon Burlsworth, possibly the greatest walk-on in the history of college football.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Biography, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: psychological, light, unusual plot structure, captivating, visually appealing, christian film, inspirational, feel good, cult classic