Leap of Faith
Seen it?1992 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Magnificent Ambersons or Paper Moon, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Jonas Nightengale is a fraudulent Christian faith healer who makes a living travelling around America holding revival meetings and conducting 'miracles' with the help of his friend and manager, Jane, and their entourage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$23 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Pearce
- Steve MartinJonas Nightengale
- Debra WingerJane Larson
- Lolita DavidovichMarva
- Liam NeesonSheriff Will Braverman
- Lukas HaasBoyd
- Meat LoafHoover
- Philip Seymour HoffmanMatt
- M.C. GaineyTiny
- LaChanzeGeorgette
- Delores HallOrnella