God's Not Dead 2
Seen it?2016 | 121 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (6.2 out of 10), though it had just 10% on Rotten Tomatoes 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Rainmaker, 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 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
When a high school teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her reasoned response lands her in deep trouble and could expel God from the public square once and for all.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
10% on Rotten Tomatoes, 22 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$24 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 62K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harold Cronk
- Jesse MetcalfeTom Endler
- Robin GivensPrincipal Kinney
- Melissa Joan HartGrace Wesley
- Brad HellerSchool Attorney
- Ernie HudsonJudge Stennis
- Hayley OrrantiaBrooke Thawley
- Pat BooneWalter Wesley
- Paul KwoMartin Yip
- Trisha LaFacheAmy Ryan
- Jon LindstromSuperintendent Jim Powell