Jesus Camp
Seen it?2006 | 84 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A documentary on kids who attend a summer camp hoping to become the next Billy Graham.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 54K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rachel Grady, Heidi Ewing
- Becky FischerSelf
- Mike PapantonioSelf
- Ted HaggardSelf
- Lou EngleSelf