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The Case for Christ

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2017 | 112 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.0 out of 10). 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 Spotlight or Richard Jewell, 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 1 hr 52 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.

Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $18 million worldwide on a $3 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 106K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jon Gunn

  • Mike VogelLee Strobel
  • Erika ChristensenLeslie Strobel
  • Faye DunawayDr. Roberta Waters
  • Robert ForsterWalter Strobel
  • Frankie FaisonJoe Dubois
  • L. Scott CaldwellAlfie Davis
  • Mike PniewskiKenny London
  • Tom NowickiDr. Alexander Metherell
  • Michael H. ColeDr. Gary Habermas
  • Rus BlackwellDr. William Craig