Overcomer
Overcomer

Overcomer

2019Movie119 minEnglish

After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, high school basketball Coach John Harrison helps the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users92%
Director: Alex KendrickGenres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A high school basketball coach, John Harrison, finds his life turned upside down when his school cuts athletic programs, leaving him with only one runner, a young woman with asthma. He reluctantly agrees to coach her in cross country, leading them on a journey of faith, identity, and overcoming adversity. As they face personal challenges and spiritual doubts, they discover that true strength comes from within and from trusting in a higher power.

Critical Reception

Overcomer received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its uplifting message and themes of faith, while others found the plot predictable and heavy-handed in its religious messaging. Audiences generally responded well to its inspirational story and positive values.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inspirational message of faith and perseverance.
  • Criticized by some for its overtly religious themes and predictable narrative.
  • Appreciated for its positive portrayal of overcoming personal limitations.

Google audience: Google users largely praised the film for its powerful Christian message, inspirational story, and the performances of the cast, finding it a heartwarming and encouraging movie experience.

Fun Fact

The film features a significant plot point involving a blind runner, played by Cameron Arnett, who also happens to be blind in real life.

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**Overcomes the "cheesy Christian film" barrier** Very few films these days are as special as this one. Kendrick gives Christians a story that is almost sure to bring tears of joy. The quality of Kendrick's films has improved steadily...
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***WHO are you? (And I don’t mean your occupation or marital status)*** A basketball coach at a Georgia Christian school (Alex Kendrick) is devastated when the local factory shuts down and the school loses half its students, along with ...