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Facing the Giants (2006)

โ€œNever give up. Never back down. Never lose faith.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 507 votes 1h 51m pg Drama

#18 of 217 films from 2006 #696 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Alex Kendrick ยท Written by Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick

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Overview

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

Cast

Alex Kendrickas Grant Taylor
Shannen Fieldsas Brooke Taylor
Bill Butleras Neil Prater
Bailey Caveas David Childers
Steve Williamsas Larry Childers
Tracy Goodeas Brady Owens
Jim McBrideas Bobby Lee Duke
Tommy McBrideas Jonathan Weston
Jason McLeodas Brock Kelley
Chris Willisas J.T. Hawkins Jr.
Ray Woodas Mr. Bridges
Erin Betheaas Alicia Houston
James Blackwellas Matt Prater
David Nixonas Mr. Jones

Facts

Release dateSeptember 29, 2006
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000
Box office$10,307,987 (103.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0805526

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Questions

How long is Facing the Giants?
Facing the Giants runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Facing the Giants worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 507 votes, which places it #18 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 92%) and #696 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Facing the Giants?
Facing the Giants was directed by Alex Kendrick. Other well-rated titles by the same director: War Room (2015), Fireproof (2008).
Who stars in Facing the Giants?
Alex Kendrick as Grant Taylor; Shannen Fields as Brooke Taylor; Bill Butler as Neil Prater; Bailey Cave as David Childers; Steve Williams as Larry Childers; Tracy Goode as Brady Owens.
What is Facing the Giants rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Facing the Giants?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/242361.

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