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To Save a Life

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
5.7K
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To Save a Life (2009)
After a childhood friend's death, Jake Taylor, an all-star athlete must change his life - and sacrifice his dreams to save the lives of others.
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After a childhood friend's death, Jake Taylor, an all-star athlete must change his life - and sacrifice his dreams to save the lives of others.After a childhood friend's death, Jake Taylor, an all-star athlete must change his life - and sacrifice his dreams to save the lives of others.After a childhood friend's death, Jake Taylor, an all-star athlete must change his life - and sacrifice his dreams to save the lives of others.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
5.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Brian Baugh
  • Writers
    • Brian Baugh
    • Jim Britts
  • Stars
    • Randy Wayne
    • Deja Kreutzberg
    • Joshua Weigel
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brian Baugh
  • Writers
    • Brian Baugh
    • Jim Britts
  • Stars
    • Randy Wayne
    • Deja Kreutzberg
    • Joshua Weigel
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 64User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 19Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos4

    To Save a Life
    Trailer 2:23
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    To Save A Life
    "Ice Cream" from To Save a Life
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    "Ice Cream" from To Save a Life
    "Ice Breaker" from To Save a Life
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    "Ice Breaker" from To Save a Life

    Photos27

    Deja Kreutzberg in To Save a Life (2009)
    Kimberly Daugherty in To Save a Life (2009)
    Randy Wayne in To Save a Life (2009)
    Randy Wayne in To Save a Life (2009)
    Randy Wayne in To Save a Life (2009)
    Randy Wayne in To Save a Life (2009)
    Randy Wayne in To Save a Life (2009)
    Randy Wayne and Deja Kreutzberg in To Save a Life (2009)
    Randy Wayne and Deja Kreutzberg in To Save a Life (2009)
    Randy Wayne, Deja Kreutzberg, Kimberly Daugherty, and Orin Mozon in To Save a Life (2009)
    Sean Michael Afable and Randy Wayne in To Save a Life (2009)
    Sean Michael Afable in To Save a Life (2009)

    Top cast

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    Randy Wayne
    Randy Wayne
    • Jake Tayloras Jake Taylor
    Deja Kreutzberg
    Deja Kreutzberg
    • Amy Briggsas Amy Briggs
    Joshua Weigel
    Joshua Weigel
    • Chris Vaughnas Chris Vaughn
    Steven Crowder
    Steven Crowder
    • Doug Mooreas Doug Moore
    D. David Morin
    D. David Morin
    • Mark Riversas Mark Rivers
    Sean Michael Afable
    Sean Michael Afable
    • Jonny Garciaas Jonny Garcia
    Bubba Lewis
    Bubba Lewis
    • Danny Riversas Danny Rivers
    Robert Bailey Jr.
    Robert Bailey Jr.
    • Roger Dawsonas Roger Dawson
    Kimberly Daugherty
    Kimberly Daugherty
    • Andrea Stevensas Andrea Stevens
    • (as Kim Hidalgo)
    Arjay Smith
    Arjay Smith
    • Matt McQueenas Matt McQueen
    Orin Mozon
    • Billyas Billy
    Lamont Thompson
    Lamont Thompson
    • Clyde Williamsas Clyde Williams
    Trinity Scott Brown
    Trinity Scott Brown
    • Kelsias Kelsi
    • (as Trinity Scott)
    Janora McDuffie
    Janora McDuffie
    • Cari Vaughnas Cari Vaughn
    Laura Black
    Laura Black
    • Pam Tayloras Pam Taylor
    David Starzyk
    David Starzyk
    • Glen Tayloras Glen Taylor
    Monique Edwards
    Monique Edwards
    • Esther Dawsonas Esther Dawson
    Joseph Narducci
    • Frankas Frank
    • Director
      • Brian Baugh
    • Writers
      • Brian Baugh
      • Jim Britts
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    Storyline

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    Jake Taylor has everything. He has a beautiful girl, he's the champion in basketball and beer pong, and everyone loves him. Then, an old childhood friend, with whom Jake used to be friends, commits suicide. Jake begins to think. He wonders what he could've done to save his friend's life. A youth minister tells him that Jake needs God. So Jake becomes a Christian. However, things begin to spin out of control. His dad is cheating on his mom, his girlfriend is pregnant, and his former friends ridicule and mock him. During all this, Jake is going to realize just what it means to be a Christian and how to save a life. —J. Montgomery
    • generation y
    • christian
    • childhood friend
    • basketball
    • suicide
    • 31 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Some people are just dying to be heard.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving teen suicide, teen drinking, some drug content, disturbing images and sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Root beer and cream soda was used for the alcohol drinking scenes.
    • Goofs
      When Jake is uploading scanned photos to the Internet, his computer is clearly uploading them from "C:\Users\Rachel". No characters in the film are named Rachel.
    • Quotes

      Jake Taylor: What good is all this if you're not going to let it change you?

    • Alternate versions
      A "church-friendly" version was provided for public screenings.
    • Soundtracks
      Dare you to Move
      Performed by Switchfoot

    User reviews64

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A 10-Rating, Must-See Film!
    We seldom go to the movies because most aren't worth watching (in our opinion) but my husband & I went to see "To Save A Life" yesterday (opening day) knowing it was a faith based movie. We're 40-50 something in age & have been in prison ministry for around 14-15 yrs. This film is a true-to-life movie that shows the reality of what the kids & youth of America go through every day. The suicide rate for teens is unbelievable. Too many of those who don't kill themselves, kill someone else or get into crime & end up in prison...all because they believe nobody cares & life is hopeless. We were impressed with the movie in many ways & found it to be made as very true. I left bawling (that's Texan for crying hard) even though it was humorous in places, too, because we've seen the results of those who have managed to stay alive on the street, but get sentenced (most for the majority of their lives) to prison, just to fight & struggle to survive. Prison life isn't living, only existing. It really is true that we each can save lives...you never know what someone is going through & sometimes just a smile or friendly gesture can make the difference in life & death. We don't think this is just a young people's movie - everyone should see it! We are Christians & have been quite some time, but after viewing this movie, I left changed. Go see it...you won't regret it.
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    • inshock
    • Jan 23, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 2010 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • How to Save a Life
    • Filming locations
      • Oceanside, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Song Pictures
      • Accelerated Entertainment
      • Outreach Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,777,210
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,581,517
      • Jan 24, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,824,868
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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