Overcomer
Seen it?2019 | 119 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences adore it (7.7 out of 10) and it made about 8 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (56% 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 Chariots of Fire, 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 59 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.
After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, high school basketball Coach John Harrison helps the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 17 on Metacritic
- AudiencesVery strong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$38 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 103K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Kendrick
- Alex KendrickJohn Harrison
- Priscilla C. ShirerOlivia Brooks
- Cameron ArnettThomas Hill
- Shari RigbyAmy Harrison
- Aryn Wright-ThompsonHannah Scott
- Denise ArmstrongBarbara Scott
- Jack SternerEthan Harrison
- Caleb KendrickWill Harrison
- Joshua KendrickJeff Baker / Basketball Player / Referee
- Chuck HastyKnight's Coach