Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- hopeful
- uplifting
- family movie night
- faith community viewing
What sets it apart
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Isaiah's troubled past, anger, and uncertain future are addressed through Christian mentorship and renewed belief.
Isaiah receives practical and spiritual guidance from members of the Forge, including the mentor who offers him work.
Isaiah begins the story without plans after high school and is pushed toward better life decisions.
The film is marketed as a Christian film and foregrounds faith, biblical ideas, and belief in God.
Films like The Forge, and why
War Room
faith-centered family drama about personal transformation, mentorship, and reconciliation
Overcomer
christian drama focused on troubled young people, community support, and renewed belief
Courageous
uplifting faith-based drama centered on redemption, family relationships, and moral growth
Movie Details
- Director
- Alex Kendrick
- Release Date
- 2024-08-22
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Rating
- 8.2 / 10 (358)
Cast
- Aspen Kennedy Wilson
- Priscilla C. Shirer
- Cameron Arnett
- Karen Abercrombie
- T.C. Stallings
- B.J. Arnett
- Ken Bevel
- Benjamin Charles Watson
- Jonathan Evans
- Jerry Shirer
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Forge about?
- An aimless graduate finds direction through faith, mentorship, and the difficult work of becoming a better person.
- What is The Forge like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Forge as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Forge violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Forge.
- Which films are like The Forge?
- Films with a similar feel include War Room, Overcomer, and Courageous.
- How long is The Forge?
- The Forge runs 123 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Forge?
- In United States, The Forge streams on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV.
