Fireproof (2008)

In an attempt to save his marriage, a firefighter uses a 40-day experiment known as "The Love Dare."

Director:

Alex Kendrick

Writers:

Alex Kendrick (story and screenplay), Stephen Kendrick (story and screenplay)

Stars:

Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea, Ken Bevel

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kirk Cameron	...	Caleb Holt
Erin Bethea	...	Catherine Holt
Ken Bevel	...	Michael Simmons
Stephen Dervan	...	Wayne Floyd
Eric Young	...	Terrell Sanders
Jason McLeod	...	Eric Harmon
Harris Malcom	...	John Holt
Phyllis Malcom	...	Cheryl Holt
Perry Revell	...	Gavin Keller
Stephanie Makulinski	...	Robin Cates
Renata Williams	...	Latasha Brown
Dwan Williams	...	Deidra Harris
Amberly Marquard	...	Ashley Phillips
Joy Joiner	...	Young Catherine's Mom
Danielle Brooks	...	Young Catherine (voice)

Storyline

In Albany, Georgia, Caleb and Catherine Holt's marriage is in crisis and they decided to divorce. However, Caleb's father proposes that his son should delay their separation for 40 days and follow a procedure called "The Love Dare" to reignite their love.

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Plot Keywords:

marriage | internet pornography | husband wife relationship | christian propaganda | columbia tristar | 

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Taglines:

Never Leave Your Partner Behind.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the last Kendrick Brothers film to be in a shown in a 1:85:1 aspect ratio.

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Goofs

When Michael tells Caleb that Catherine is in the fire truck bay, he is wearing a shirt with pointed pocket flaps. Once Caleb arrives to the fire truck bay, he is wearing a shirt with straight pocket flaps.

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Quotes

Catherine Holt: I know you always told me to hang on during the hard times, but you don't know what I've been competing with. Momma, when he looks... he makes me feel so humiliated. And he doesn't even know it. When did I stop being good enough for him?

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Crazy Credits

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Left Behind: The Movie (2019)

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Soundtracks

Otherside
Written by Mac Powell & Third Day
Performed by Third Day

User Reviews

Average at best but sprinkled with moments of brilliance

I almost quit on this movie 20 minutes into it. The script was riddled with trite dialogue and the performances seemed a little stiff. I had a huge problem with the train scene where something significant seemed to happen near the end but was never resolved (and apparently completely forgotten about for the rest of the movie), which was quite bizarre. But as the film progressed and reached its climax, there were actually some very powerful and moving moments, performed very impressively by both Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea. This movie kind of reminded me of "Freedom Writers" where overall it was so-so yet contained some very poignant, profound, and memorable scenes.

I am a Christian and I admired the fact that the makers of "Fireproof" were not shy of bringing forth the Gospel message and how Jesus Christ should be the focal point of a healthy marriage. I couldn't help but think what I would have thought about this movie if I had seen it before I received Christ into my life. Back then, I think I can honestly say that I may very well have turned it off after those first 20 minutes. But if I hadn't, it could very well have helped to change my life. And thinking about it, I bet there are some people out there whose life DID change after watching this, and to that I say hallelujah! :-)

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 September 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fireproof

Filming Locations:

Albany, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,836,036, 28 September 2008

Gross USA:

$33,456,317

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$33,473,297

Company Credits

Production Co:

Samuel Goldwyn Films, Affirm Films, Carmel Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1