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The Case for Christ
2017 112 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.4
Drama
Director: Jon Gunn
📖 Based on the novel
«The Case for Christ»
byLee Strobel
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Description
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.
Budget:
$3M
US Gross:
$14.68M
Worldwide:
$18.2M
Starring
Mike Vogel
Actor
Erika Christensen
Actor
Faye Dunaway
Actor
Awards
4 nominations total
Key opinion
The Case for Christ is a faith-based drama that resonates strongly with audiences seeking spiritual affirmation but faces significant criticism from secular reviewers. While supporters praise the production's earnestness and acting, detractors argue that the narrative relies on selective logic and fails to provide a robust intellectual investigation.
| Screenplay | The narrative effectively intertwines the protagonist's personal family dynamics with his intellectual journey to provide a holistic look at faith. | |
| Acting | The film features capable performances from its leads, particularly Mike Vogel and Erika Christensen, which help ground the emotional stakes. | |
| Screenplay | The film's exploration of evidence is polarized: supporters view the presentation as subtle and compelling, while critics dismiss the investigation as a series of unchallenged assertions and cherry-picked data. | |
| Theme | Views on the film's message are divided: it is seen as an inspiring validation of faith by target audiences, whereas secular critics find the protagonist’s journalistic process to be shallow and unconvincing. |