The Resurrection of Gavin Stone

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The Resurrection of Gavin Stone

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2017

1h 32m

Comedy

Drama

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Former child star Gavin Stone (Brett Dalton) must perform 200 hours of community service after trashing a hotel in his Illinois hometown. Temptation strikes when Stone learns that the church he's assigned to clean is staging a lavish religious production. After landing the lead role of Jesus Christ, Gavin finds himself drawn to the show's director (Anjelah Johnson-Reyes), a young woman who also happens to be the daughter of the affable pastor (D.B. Sweeney).

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

Jan 20, 2017

2/4

A portrayal we haven't often seen before, and marks a new direction for films targeted at that audience. It may even draw a new believer or two, but there's still a long way to go to totally nail the faith-based comedy genre.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Jan 20, 2017

B+

The sweet story has no surprises, but the humor and the very capable and appealing cast make it fun to watch, and make it touching as well.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Jan 20, 2017

The Resurrection of Gavin Stone should satisfy its target heartland audience.

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

Aug 26, 2021

The Resurrection of Gavin Stone gently reminds faith-based moviegoers that if our hearts are open to God, God will find a way in with His love.

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Colby Bryant

Geeks Under Grace

Dec 7, 2018

7.0/10

Just like the character, while definitely flawed, there is a lot to like about 'Gavin Stone' ... it remains to be seen how well it will last beyond a single watch.

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Jackie K. Cooper

HuffPost

Jan 21, 2017

6/10

Brett Dalton is the reason to see the film. He manages to combine brashness, cockiness and charm in a winning performance.

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Bernard D

@BernardBuckeye Sep 3, 2025

I stumbled across this movie the other night and came away very impressed. A really good redemption story with a very moving ending. A WWE/Christian themed movie, wo knew!?

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Brad Z

@BGZ80 Oct 22, 2023

A refreshing take on an age old tale. Boy chases girl, but in the process finds himself.

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Mar 22, 2022

I held off on watching this Movie on Netflix for several weeks thinking it would likely be a little hokey! Man was I surprised! This has got to be one of the Best Movies I have ever watched!

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Mar 12, 2022

Clean humor, fresh perspective of how a church is in 2000. Funny, funny, funny, for christians and non christians. We want more movies like this!!!

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Apr 25, 2021

Predictable but winning.

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Apr 4, 2021

Changed my life. It is not about me. It is ALL about you.

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Synopsis

Former child star Gavin Stone (Brett Dalton) must perform 200 hours of community service after trashing a hotel in his Illinois hometown. Temptation strikes when Stone learns that the church he's assigned to clean is staging a lavish religious production. After landing the lead role of Jesus Christ, Gavin finds himself drawn to the show's director (Anjelah Johnson-Reyes), a young woman who also happens to be the daughter of the affable pastor (D.B. Sweeney).

Director: Dallas Jenkins
Producer: Michael J. Luisi, Fred Adams
Screenwriter: Andrea Gyertson Nasfell
Distributor: High Top Releasing
Production Co: Vertical Church Films
Rating: PG (A Crucifixion Image|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 20, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.3M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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