# Facing the Giants (2006)

> A struggling Christian football coach confronts professional failure, marital infertility, and a hostile community by rebuilding his team around faith and perseverance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11433

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Alex Kendrick
- Cast: Alex Kendrick, Shannen Fields, Bill Butler, Bailey Cave, Steve Williams, Tracy Goode, Jim McBride, Tommy McBride
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0805526/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, inspirational, devotional, family movie night, faith community screening

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