The Fighting Temptations

– The Fighting Temptations stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. as the film's protagonist as he attempts to revive ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 3 Minutes
Release Year:
2003
The Fighting Temptations (2003)

The Fighting Temptations stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. as the film's protagonist as he attempts to revive a church choir in order to enter a gospel competition with the help of a beautiful lounge singer (Beyoncé Knowles) with whom he soon falls in love.

The Fighting Temptations (2003) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 Sep 2003

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Jonathan Lynn

Writer:

Elizabeth Hunter (story), Elizabeth Hunter (screenplay), Saladin K. Patterson (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Nigel Washington, Chloe Bailey, Demetress Long, Ann Nesby

Plot:

A New York advertising executive who is about to land a big account, has his life shaken up when it becomes known that he has lied about having a college degree. After being fired, his life is further shaken by his debtors who had counted on paying after landing the account. Having to go on the run, he is called back to his southern town roots, when his great aunt dies. At the reading of the will, he learns he has been asked to assume the mantle of choir director of his great aunt's church and if he can get the choir in the Gospel Explosion in Atlanta, he will inherit stock worth $150,000. Unfortunately the choir leaves a lot to be desired and he has to start recruiting. Among others, he gets three prisoners to join. More importantly, he gets a "sinner" from one of the local night clubs to join. While initially scorned and resisted, nonetheless her voice wins everyone but the hardcore church busybody.

Awards:

4 wins & 11 nominations.

Gross profit:

$30,213,026

Production:

Paramount Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
42%
Metacritic:
53%