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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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic material and some peril

Did You Know?

Trivia

Almost all locations used in the film (firehouse, hospital, houses etc.) were existing places that were donated for filming. The only area constructed specifically for the film was the area where Caleb crawls during the house fire, which was not part of the actual house.

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Goofs

Michael's name-tag reads "W.C. Simmons" during his conversation with Caleb about the sanctity of marriage. "Michael" does not begin with a "W" or "C".

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Quotes

Caleb Holt: You never leave your partner! Especially in a fire!

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Crazy Credits

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

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Connections

Referenced in Heaven Bound (2017)

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Soundtracks

While I'm Waiting
Written and Performed by John Waller

User Reviews

Fireproof

I enjoyed the movie. It hits on many core issues in a marriage, whether you are spiritual or not. Individuals who are not believers will not like it and should stay home if they are not receptive. Just as I do not attend science fiction films because I do not like that genre.

Acting was much better than Facing the Giants. Excellent use of humor. With regard to all-white cast as referred by another summary on this site, I am not sure if that person actually saw the movie given the following facts:

The first word spoken in the movie is by a black person. The wife has two black friends who she she sees quite often. The first person who brings up God to Caleb is his Lt., a black man. There is one other black person at the station who has several lines.

I would hope that summaries be written by people who actually see the movie.

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