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, the marriage of Caleb and Catherine Holt is in crisis and they decide to divorce. However, Caleb's father, John, proposes that his son delays their separation process for forty days and follow a procedure called "The Love Dare" to make them love each other again.

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Plot Keywords:

marriage | internet pornography | husband wife relationship | dare | fire | 

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Taglines:

Never Leave Your Partner Behind.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic material and some peril

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

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kirk Cameron, a Christian evangelist, refuses to kiss any woman other than his wife. To film a scene in which his character in this movie kisses his wife, the filmmakers had to dress Cameron's real-life wife, Chelsea Noble, as the wife character (played throughout the rest of the movie by Erin Bethea) and shoot the kissing scene in shadow so the difference between Noble and Bethea would not be as evident on screen.

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Goofs

Just before Catherine 'runs into' Gavin for the first time, she picks up her purse twice.

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Quotes

Caleb Holt: Dr Keller?
Gavin Keller: Yes?
Caleb Holt: Caleb Holt. I need a word with you, please.
Gavin Keller: Look, it's really not a good time; I'm just about to make my rounds.
Caleb Holt: I think you need to make time. This is concerning Catherine, my wife.
Gavin Keller: All right. What can I do for you?
Caleb Holt: I know what you're doing. And I have no intention of stepping aside as you try to steal my wife's heart. I've made some mistakes, but I still love her. So just know that I am going after her too. And since I'm married to her, I'd say I've got a head start. By the ...
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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

This Is Who I Am
Written by Mac Powell & Third Day
Performed by Third Day

User Reviews

Good story, bad movie.

Okay, the acting and the whole production of the movie is just average...nothing special. So if you can't stand low-budget movies, don't even bother watching Fireproof. HOWEVER, the whole story of this movie is amazing. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is married, or who is looking to fix their marriage, or even just their relationship. This movie is packed with advice, and tips on how to love your partner, even when the relationship is falling apart. Yes, it is a Christian movie, but you don't have to be a Christian to watch it. I'm not religious in any way, but I kinda liked it. Also, LADIES, prepare to bawl. This movie will most likely make you tear up. Seriously. Once you get past the bad acting, and everything else, you really start to get into it, and you feel for the characters. It's really sad what the guy goes through, just to save his marriage. Basically, if you want to see a really good love story, with lots of values and morals in it, and you don't necessarily care how bad the acting is, this is the movie for you!