Overcomer
A displaced basketball coach finds renewed purpose guiding a lone young runner through economic upheaval, self-discovery, and a defining Christian journey.
Overview
A coach faces unexpected challenges that lead to profound personal growth and inspiration.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- sincere
- uplifting
- sentimental
- family movie night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the faith-based sports drama emotionally sincere but weakened by repetitive preaching, underdeveloped characterization, and clumsy filmmaking.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Hannah Scott is the lone cross-country runner on a struggling school team and trains for the biggest race of the year despite asthma and isolation.
John’s transformation is shaped by biblical teaching, prayer, and conversations about identity and faith.
The closure of the town’s largest manufacturing plant forces families to leave and disrupts John’s school and career.
John must reconsider who he is after losing his basketball team, reduced income, and familiar role as coach.
Films like Overcomer, and why
War Room
faith-based inspirational drama centered on personal transformation, prayer, and emotional perseverance
Facing the Giants
sports-centered faith drama combining family crisis, Christian conviction, and an uplifting underdog arc
Woodlawn
emotionally direct Christian sports drama about overcoming adversity through community and belief
Movie Details
- Director
- Alex Kendrick
- Release Date
- 2019-08-22
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (310)
Cast
- Alex Kendrick
- Priscilla C. Shirer
- Cameron Arnett
- Shari Rigby
- Aryn Wright-Thompson
- Denise Armstrong
- Jack Sterner
- Caleb Kendrick
- Joshua Kendrick
- Chuck Hasty
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Angel Studios, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
- 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 Overcomer about?
- A displaced basketball coach finds renewed purpose guiding a lone young runner through economic upheaval, self-discovery, and a defining Christian journey.
- What is Overcomer like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Overcomer as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Overcomer violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Overcomer.
- What did critics think of Overcomer?
- Critics broadly found the faith-based sports drama emotionally sincere but weakened by repetitive preaching, underdeveloped characterization, and clumsy filmmaking.
- Which films are like Overcomer?
- Films with a similar feel include War Room, Facing the Giants, and Woodlawn.
- How long is Overcomer?
- Overcomer runs 119 minutes.
- Where can I watch Overcomer?
- In United States, Overcomer streams on Angel Studios, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
