War Room
Seen it?2015 | 120 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10) and it made about 24 times its budget, though it had just 34% on Rotten Tomatoes. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Forge, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
The family-friendly movie explores the transformational role prayer plays in the lives of the Jordan family. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a middle-class couple who seemingly have it all – great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, the Jordan’s marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. With the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman, Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her family instead of against them. Through a newly energized faith, Elizabeth and Tony’s real enemy doesn’t have a prayer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
34% on Rotten Tomatoes, 26 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$73 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 151K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Kendrick
- Karen AbercrombieClara Williams
- Priscilla C. ShirerElizabeth Jordan
- T.C. StallingsTony Jordan
- Tenae DowningVeronica Drake
- Alena PittsDanielle Jordan
- Michael Jr.Michael Alexander
- Jadin HarrisJennifer Stephens
- Alex KendrickColeman Young
- Dave BlamyTom Stafford
- Thomas FordLeo Williams