Facing the Giants

"Never give up. Never back down. Never lose faith."

Sep 29 2006 PG 1h 51m
Drama, Fantasy, Sport

A losing coach with an underdog football team faces their giants of fear and failure on and off the field to surprising results.

Plot

An action-packed drama about a Christian high school football coach who uses his undying faith to battle the giants of fear and failure. In six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never led his Shiloh Eagles to a winning season. After learning that he and his wife Brooke face infertility, Grant discovers that a group of fathers are secretly organizing to have him dismissed as head coach. When Grant receives a message from an unexpected visitor, he searches for a stronger purpose for his football team. He dares to challenge his players to believe God for the impossible on and off the field. When faced with unbelievable odds, the Eagles must step up to their greatest test of strength and courage. What transpires is a dynamic story of the fight between faith and fear.

Written by

Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick

Directed by

Alex Kendrick

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Sherwood Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Provident Films, Destination Films, Carmel Entertainment Group

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
18,571
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
38
Popularity
NA