Synopsis
The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness.
Scores
Overall Score
79.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
72.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
91.0%
Review Aggregate
77.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 69% of 32 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, character-driven, uplifting. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalcharacter-drivenupliftinghistoricalfamily-friendlyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Michael Finley | 2018 | $365,000 | $456,000 | (est) |
| Madeline Carroll | 2018 | $225,000 | $281,000 | (est) |
| Trace Adkins | 2018 | $169,000 | $211,000 | (est) |
| Priscilla Shirer | 2018 | $138,000 | $173,000 | (est) |
| Cloris Leachman | 2018 | $118,000 | $148,000 | (est) |
| Dennis Quaid | 2018 | $104,000 | $130,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score69.0
RT critic review count32
Rotten Tomatoes audience score91.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes19,790
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2018 | $83,482,350 | $104,294,762 |
| International | 2018 | $2,604,529 | $3,253,846 |
| Worldwide | 2018 | $86,086,880 | $107,548,610 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2018 | $42,782,987 | $53,448,920 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2018 | $3,976,000 | $4,967,229 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2018 | $4,794,000 | $5,989,159 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2018 | $2,449,000 | $3,059,543 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2018 | $6,948,000 | $8,680,158 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2018 | $20,870,588 | $26,073,691 |
| Total Revenues | 2018 | $81,820,574 | $102,218,701 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2018 | $7,000,000 | $8,745,122 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2018 | $8,750,000 (est) | $10,931,403 (est) |
| Participations | 2018 | $6,546,000 | $8,177,938 |
| Residuals ? | 2018 | $1,948,000 | $2,433,643 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2018 | $1,400,000 | $1,749,024 |
| Total Expenses | 2018 | $25,644,000 | $32,037,130 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2018 | $56,176,574 | $70,181,571 |
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