# The Fighting Temptations (2003)

> A disgraced New York ad executive finds an unexpected second chance by turning a discordant Southern church choir into a competitive gospel ensemble.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13335

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance
- Director: Jonathan Lynn
- Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyoncé, Mike Epps, Faith Evans, Steve Harvey, Wendell Pierce, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Dave Sheridan
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0191133/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, uplifting, lazy sunday, music movie night

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