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Keeping the Faith (2000)

โ€œIf you have to believe in something, you may as well believe in love.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 680 votes 2h 7m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#94 of 125 films from 2000 #2174 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Edward Norton ยท Written by Stuart Blumberg

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Overview

Best friends since they were kids, Rabbi Jacob Schram and Father Brian Finn are dynamic and popular young men living and working on New York's Upper West Side. When Anna Reilly, once their childhood friend and now grown into a beautiful corporate executive, suddenly returns to the city, she reenters Jake and Brian's lives and hearts with a vengeance. Sparks fly and an unusual and complicated love triangle ensues.

Cast

Ben Stilleras Rabbi Jake Schram
Edward Nortonas Father Brian Finn
Jenna Elfmanas Anna Riley
Anne Bancroftas Ruth Schram
Eli Wallachas Rabbi Ben Lewis
Ron Rifkinas Larry Friedman
Miloลก Formanas Father Havel
Holland Tayloras Bonnie Rose
Lisa Edelsteinas Ali Decker
Rena Soferas Rachel Rose
Brian Georgeas Paulie Chopra, the Sikh Catholic Muslim with Jewish in-laws who owns an Irish Pub
Ken Leungas Don
Marilyn Cooperas 'Don't Walk' Lady
Juan Piedrahitaas Omar

Facts

Release dateApril 14, 2000
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) โ€” longer as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$59,945,183 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0171433

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Questions

How long is Keeping the Faith?
Keeping the Faith runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Keeping the Faith worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 680 votes, which places it #94 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 26%) and #2174 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Keeping the Faith?
Keeping the Faith was directed by Edward Norton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Motherless Brooklyn (2019).
Who stars in Keeping the Faith?
Ben Stiller as Rabbi Jake Schram; Edward Norton as Father Brian Finn; Jenna Elfman as Anna Riley; Anne Bancroft as Ruth Schram; Eli Wallach as Rabbi Ben Lewis; Ron Rifkin as Larry Friedman.
What is Keeping the Faith rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Keeping the Faith?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17904.

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