War Room

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War Room

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2015

2h 0m

Drama

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With great jobs, a beautiful daughter (Alena Pitts) and a dream house, the Jordans seem to have it all. Appearances can be deceiving, however, as husband Tony (T.C. Stallings) flirts with temptation and wife Elizabeth (Priscilla Shirer) becomes increasingly bitter, crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. Their lives take an unexpected turn for the better when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie), who encourages the couple to find happiness through prayer.

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

Oct 8, 2015

Kendrick's view of Christian devotion involves only trivial sacrifices and offers a gospel of self-help that masks its wider doctrinal implications.

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Brad Wheeler

Globe and Mail

Sep 18, 2015

0/4

An affluent African-American family is going through some domestic issues: Husband loses job, daughter is being ignored, mother has a foot-odour situation - the usual. The answer? Submit to a resurrected carpenter.

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Christy Lemire

ChristyLemire.com

Sep 11, 2015

1.5/4

War Room is the most slickly made faith-based film I've seen yet in terms of production values, but that doesn't make it quote-unquote good, per se.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 26, 2020

3.0/4.0

The film's best performance may very well come from young Alena Pitts.

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Tim Brennan

About Boulder

Feb 13, 2020

...it's the fault of the Kendrick Brothers, who have made a film that gleefully rejects nuance and shades of gray.

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

Jul 10, 2016

4/10

All kinds of kitschy, in a frankly rather enjoyable way.

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jeanne A

@Jeanne118 Jun 3, 2026

he movie is very emotional and straightforward. It focuses more on message than complex storytelling. The strongest part is the character Miss Clara, who brings calm wisdom and makes the idea of a "war room" memorable. If you like inspirational or Christian films, it can feel powerful and encouraging. It’s especially about forgiveness, self-reflection, and trying to fix relationships from the inside out.

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melvin N

@RT31325399 May 27, 2026

This one touched my heart in a real way. The movie beautifully showed the power of faith, prayer, and never giving up during difficult times. I loved how the characters grew and learned to trust God through their struggles. It's one of those movies that leaves you thinking long after it ends.

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Ronald Evan T

@Draggstar Jan 12, 2026

I give it a solid 7/10 because it shows how prayer and faith should tie in our relationships and its just inspiring.

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Tracey H

@Tracey1977 Dec 29, 2025

Such an inspirational movie of God's restorative nature, of our human condition and the power of prayer. I throughly enjoyed it. I want to watch the other films now associated with these writers and directors. And build my own War Room. Uplifting, sweet. A bit cliche, but thats OK.

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Joel C

@RT79055954 Dec 2, 2025

So awesome And inspiring I’m glad Netflix put it on

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L H

@RT42135395 Aug 8, 2025

Loved this movie! Easily added to one of my favourites. Praise Jesus 💗💗

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Synopsis

With great jobs, a beautiful daughter (Alena Pitts) and a dream house, the Jordans seem to have it all. Appearances can be deceiving, however, as husband Tony (T.C. Stallings) flirts with temptation and wife Elizabeth (Priscilla Shirer) becomes increasingly bitter, crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. Their lives take an unexpected turn for the better when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie), who encourages the couple to find happiness through prayer.

Director: Alex Kendrick
Producer: Stephen Kendrick
Screenwriter: Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Kendrick Brothers
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 28, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $67.8M
Runtime: 2h 0m

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