Jesus Revolution
Jesus Revolution

Jesus Revolution

2023Movie120 minEnglish

In the 1970s, aimless teenager Greg Laurie searches for all the right things in all the wrong places until he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie/street preacher. Together with local pastor Chuck Smith, they open the doors of a languishing church to an unexpected revival.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users95%
Director: Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkleGenres: Drama, Biography, History

Plot Summary

In the 1970s, a pastor takes in a hippie evangelist, leading to an unexpected spiritual awakening. This film chronicles the rise of the Jesus Movement, a counter-culture revival that swept through Southern California. It explores themes of faith, community, and the search for meaning during a turbulent era.

Critical Reception

Jesus Revolution received a generally positive reception from critics and audiences alike, particularly praised for its earnest storytelling and faith-based message. While some critics found it to be a straightforward and somewhat predictable narrative, many appreciated its heartfelt performances and its depiction of a significant cultural and religious movement.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inspiring true story and hopeful message.
  • Appreciated for its earnest performances, especially from the lead cast.
  • Noted by some as a conventional but touching portrayal of faith and redemption.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Jesus Revolution, highlighting its inspiring and uplifting story, strong performances, and powerful message of hope and faith. Many found it to be a moving and spiritually enriching experience that resonated deeply with their own beliefs.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Greg Laurie, Lonnie Frisbee, and Chuck Smith, and their role in the Jesus Movement of the early 1970s.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Biopic of Greg Laurie and the Jesus Movement of the late ’60s/early ’70s_** A pastor in Costa Mesa (Kelsey Grammer) is concerned about the counterculture’s obsession with drugs and loose sex, but also his dying church that isn’t conne...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/jesus-revolution-review "Jesus Revolution works as a dramatic retelling of one of the greatest spiritual movements in American history, but it suffers from the constant ...