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Jesus Revolution

"When you open your heart...there's room for everyone."

2023-02-23 Drama 2hr 0m

In the 1970s, aimless teenager Greg Laurie searches for all the right things in all the wrong places until he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie/street preacher. Together with local pastor Chuck Smith, they open the doors of a languishing church to an unexpected revival.

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In the 1970s, aimless teenager Greg Laurie searches for all the right things in all the wrong places until he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie/street preacher. Together with local pastor Chuck Smith, they open the doors of a languishing church to an unexpected revival.

  • Released
    2023-02-23
  • Revenue
    $52,300,000
  • Budget
    $15,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 0m
  • Genre
    Drama, History
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.1
  • Production
    Lionsgate, Kingdom Story Company, A Walsh Works Production

Crew

Brent McCorkle
Director
Jon Erwin
Writer
Greg Laurie
Producer
Keywords:
hippie 1970s based on true story aftercreditsstinger southern california

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Cast

Joel Courtney

Joel Courtney
Greg Laurie
Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer
Chuck Smith
Jonathan Roumie

Jonathan Roumie
Lonnie Frisbee
Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Charlene
Anna Grace Barlow

Anna Grace Barlow
Cathe Martin
Julia Campbell

Julia Campbell
Kay Smith
Alexia Ioannides

Alexia Ioannides
Janette Smith
Matthew Montemaro

Matthew Montemaro
Trent
DeVon Franklin

DeVon Franklin
Josiah
Mina Sundwall

Mina Sundwall
Dodie
Steve Hanks

Steve Hanks
Timothy Leary
Erin Schaut

Erin Schaut
Janis Joplin
Jackson Robert Scott

Jackson Robert Scott
Young Greg Laurie
Nicholas Cirillo

Nicholas Cirillo
Charlie
Nic Bishop

Nic Bishop
Dick
Jolie Jenkins

Jolie Jenkins
Pilar
Charlie Morgan Patton

Charlie Morgan Patton
Connie
Randall Newsome

Randall Newsome
Roger Hersh
Shaun Weiss

Shaun Weiss
Vietnam Vet
Kevin Downes

Kevin Downes
Recruiter
Paras Patel

Paras Patel
Man

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Reviews for Jesus Revolution
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A Review by msbreviews 5

Written by msbreviews on 2023-02-23

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/jesus-revolution-review "Jesus Revolution works as a dramatic retelli... read more

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/jesus-revolution-review "Jesus Revolution works as a dramatic retelling of one of the greatest spiritual movements in American history, but it suffers from the constant need to deliver the next great inspirational message, sounding more preachy than authentic. Excellent performances and music packed with positive energy make this viewing a serene yet formulaic experience. It's the ideal type of film for devout viewers with a strong connection to Christianity, but for those who don't hold religious ties, this won't convert you." Rating: C

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A Review by Wuchak 8

Written by Wuchak on 2023-03-14

**_Biopic of Greg Laurie and the Jesus Movement of the late ’60s/early ’70s_** A pastor in Costa Mesa (Kelsey Grammer) is concerned about... read more

**_Biopic of Greg Laurie and the Jesus Movement of the late ’60s/early ’70s_** A pastor in Costa Mesa (Kelsey Grammer) is concerned about the counterculture’s obsession with drugs and loose sex, but also his dying church that isn’t connecting with the youth. His daughter (Ally Ioannides) brings home a hippie “Jesus freak” (Jonathan Roumie) and he sees that he’s genuine and gifted. The team-up sparks a movement that spreads for the next several years. "Jesus Revolution” (2023) is a well-done account of the Jesus Movement in SoCal between 1968-1971. It’s made in such a way that anyone who’s interested in that era and the social upheaval that was going on will appreciate it, similar to "Forrest Gump" except with more overt spirituality. For instance, there’s Janis Joplin, Timothy Leary and several iconic songs, e.g. “Free Ride,” “Listen to the Music” and “War.” While I’m somewhat familiar with Greg Laurie and his ministry, I wasn’t aware that he got his start in the Jesus Movement, nor was I familiar with Chuck Smith or Lonnie Frisbee, the latter of whom “backslid” and died of AIDS at the premature age of 43 in 1993. Grammer and Joel Courtney are effective as the main male protagonists, Chuck Smith and Greg Laurie respectively. Meanwhile the lovely Anna Grace Barlow is a winsome revelation as Cathe, Laurie’s potential girlfriend. While not as inspiring as "War Room" (2015), it’s arguably superior to "Do You Believe?" (2015), “God’s Not Dead” (2014), "God's Not Dead 2" (2016) and "Overcomer" (2019). It’s at least on par with any of ’em. The film runs 2 hours and, was shot in Fairhope, Alabama, which is just southeast of Mobile, with several other scenes shot on-location in the coastal Los Angeles area. GRADE: B+/A-

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A Review by Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/jesus-revolution-review "Jesus Revolution works as a dramatic retelling of one of the greatest spiritual movements in American history, but it suffers from the constant ...

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A Review by msbreviews 5

Written by msbreviews on 2023-02-23

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/jesus-revolution-review "Jesus Revolution works as a dramatic retelling of one of the greatest spiritual movements in American hi...

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A Review by Wuchak 8

Written by Wuchak on 2023-03-14

**_Biopic of Greg Laurie and the Jesus Movement of the late ’60s/early ’70s_** A pastor in Costa Mesa (Kelsey Grammer) is concerned about the counterculture’s obsession with drugs and loose sex, bu...

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