Have a Little Faith
Seen it?2011 | 95 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of people who like stories about real, flawed people. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
At age 82, Mitch Albom's former rabbi Albert Lewis wants the famous Detroit sportswriter to give his eulogy when the time comes. Albom makes a visit to his former home town in New Jersey, where Rabbi Lewis has served a congregation for about 50 years. Albom doesn't feel worthy, especially since he is no longer a practicing Jew and, in fact, he has married a Christian (who apparently isn't active either). Nevertheless, Rabbi Lewis says he is the one to do the job, and over the next eight years, Albom makes several visits back home and even attends some Sabbath services, where the good rabbi is determined to continue working and inspiring his flock even as his health declines.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
It's a Wonderful Life
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
The Shack
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
People Like Us
Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Breakthrough Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Avnet
- Laurence FishburneHenry Covington
- Bradley WhitfordMitch
- Anika Noni RoseAnnette
- Mykelti WilliamsonDonnie
- Deanna DunaganSarah
- Melinda McGrawJanine
- Martin LandauRabbi Albert Lewis
- Bryce Clyde JenkinsYoung Henry
- Langston FishburneHenry at 20
- April Parker JonesWilma Covington