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The Grace Card

  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.2K
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Louis Gossett Jr., Michael Joiner, and Michael Higgenbottom in The Grace Card (2010)
A veteran cop grieving the loss of his son is partnered with a rising star on the force who happens to be a part-time pastor. Can they somehow join forces to help one another when it's impossible for either of them to look past their differences -- especially the most obvious one?
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Everything can change in an instant, and take a lifetime to unravel. Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer The Grace Card,... Read allEverything can change in an instant, and take a lifetime to unravel. Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer The Grace Card, and never underestimate the power of God's love.Everything can change in an instant, and take a lifetime to unravel. Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer The Grace Card, and never underestimate the power of God's love.

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3.2K
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  • Director
    • David G. Evans
  • Writer
    • Howard Klausner
  • Stars
    • Michael Joiner
    • Michael Higgenbottom
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
Top credits
  • Director
    • David G. Evans
  • Writer
    • Howard Klausner
  • Stars
    • Michael Joiner
    • Michael Higgenbottom
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
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    • 32User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Top cast

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    Michael Joiner
    Michael Joiner
    • Bill 'Mac' McDonaldas Bill 'Mac' McDonald
    Michael Higgenbottom
    • Sam Wrightas Sam Wright
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    • George Wrightas George Wright
    Joy Parmer Moore
    • Sara McDonaldas Sara McDonald
    Dawntoya Thomason
    • Debra Wrightas Debra Wright
    Rob Erickson
    • Blake McDonaldas Blake McDonald
    Kiana McDaniel
    • Grace Wrightas Grace Wright
    Taylor Ollins
    • Emily Wrightas Emily Wright
    Cindy Hodge
    • Dr. Vinesas Dr. Vines
    • (as Cindy Holmes Hodge)
    Chris Thomas
    • Bob Childersas Bob Childers
    Brayden Negelein
    • Tyler McDonaldas Tyler McDonald
    Amisho Baraka
    • Randas Rand
    Jessica Maharrey
    • Jennyas Jenny
    George Bradshaw
    • Ken Newmanas Ken Newman
    Alicia Burton
    • Young Motheras Young Mother
    Benjamin Cheng
    • Ambulance Crowdas Ambulance Crowd
    Megan Cheng
    • School Girlas School Girl
    Olivia Cheng
    • Ambulance Crowdas Ambulance Crowd
    • Director
      • David G. Evans
    • Writer
      • Howard Klausner
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    Storyline

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    Everything can change in an instant - and take a lifetime to unravel. When Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, the ensuing 17 years of bitterness and pain erode his love for his family and leave him angry with God - and just about everyone else. Mac's rage stonewalls his career in the police department and creates a combustible situation when he's partnered with Sam Wright, a rising star on the force who happens to be a part-time pastor and a loving family man. Can they somehow join forces to help each other when it's impossible for either of them to look past their differences--especially the most obvious one? Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships and heal deep wounds by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer THE GRACE CARD - and never underestimate the power of God's love. —David G. Evans
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for violence and thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Many fans of this movie can't believe that Michael Joiner is a stand-up comedian; but the crew was well aware, as often when the camera wasn't rolling, Michael was cracking up the cast and crew.
    • Goofs
      In various car interior shots, a character can be seen sliding his hands back and forth on the steering wheel, pretending to drive, but the steering wheel is not moving.
    • Quotes

      George Wright's grandfather: I promise to pray for you every day, ask your forgiveness, grant you the same, and be your friend always.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Cinema Snob: The Identical (2016)

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Grace Card Unrealistic
    I knew nothing about the movie before seeing it, except I heard a brief rave on Christian radio so I was inclined to go. Even though I am giving this film a 6 out of 10, I was touched and moved by several scenes. The low score is due to the heavy handed feel of the film, and the choppy editing that made the acting seem worse than it was. My wife thought the acting was amateurish, but I think bad directing, editing and camera work made their acting seem worse than it was.

    Michael Joiner's character, Bill McDonald, was unrealistically morose. He blames himself for the death of his first child and resents the second child who lives 17 years later. I blame the director for the character' unrealistic grief. I think it would have been more realistic if he tried to put on a normal demeanor, kidding around and striving to be professional with bursts of behavior that would betray the underlying grief and anger that he carried around.

    Another example of directing that should have changed regards the son Blake (played by Robert Erikson) after the counselor (who is a Christian) suggests the son try to reach out to the hurting father. For the amount of conflict that had already been established between father and son, I felt the portrayal of the boy's effort to be nice was too sunny and cheerful. The director should have had more struggle on the son's part to be nice for it to be believable.

    As for Bill McDonald's recently assigned partner, Sam Wright (played by Michael Higgenbottom), who also was a black pastor promoted as a police Sargent, I thought the Christian family portrayed was too happy and loving. It was almost stereotypical of Christians. Particularly concerning Sam's regard for his missing father. It was like the missing father was only written into the story to be a touchstone of sympathy for Sam's character when he talked to Bill. Otherwise it was a meaningless element of the story that should have been built up to give more realistic depth to Sam's character and family.

    Nevertheless, the film had an edifying message, so I don't regret seeing the movie.
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    • Feb 26, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 25, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El poder del perdón
    • Filming locations
      • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    • Production company
      • GraceWorks Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,430,735
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,040,000
      • Feb 27, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,430,735
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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