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Have a Little Faith

  • TV Movie
  • 2011
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Have a Little Faith (2011)
BiographyDrama

Writer Mitch Alboms reluctantly agrees to pen the eulogy of his childhood rabbi.Writer Mitch Alboms reluctantly agrees to pen the eulogy of his childhood rabbi.Writer Mitch Alboms reluctantly agrees to pen the eulogy of his childhood rabbi.

  • Director
    • Jon Avnet
  • Writer
    • Mitch Albom
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Bradley Whitford
    • Anika Noni Rose
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    614
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jon Avnet
    • Writer
      • Mitch Albom
    • Stars
      • Laurence Fishburne
      • Bradley Whitford
      • Anika Noni Rose
    • 9User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations total

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    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Henry Covington
    Bradley Whitford
    Bradley Whitford
    • Mitch
    Anika Noni Rose
    Anika Noni Rose
    • Annette
    Mykelti Williamson
    Mykelti Williamson
    • Donnie
    Deanna Dunagan
    Deanna Dunagan
    • Sarah
    Melinda McGraw
    Melinda McGraw
    • Janine
    Martin Landau
    Martin Landau
    • Rabbi Albert Lewis
    Anthony Castelow
    • Cass
    Bryce Clyde Jenkins
    Bryce Clyde Jenkins
    • Young Henry
    Langston Fishburne
    Langston Fishburne
    • Henry at 20
    Wayne David Parker
    • Gene
    Jonathan Adams
    • Willie Covington
    April Parker Jones
    April Parker Jones
    • Wilma Covington
    Larry VanBuren Jr.
    Larry VanBuren Jr.
    • Derrick Covington
    John Hardy
    • Baptist Preacher
    Brian Marable
    • Morris
    Alex Leydenfrost
    • Cop (Sc. 19)
    Wallace Bridges
    • Dwayne
    • Director
      • Jon Avnet
    • Writer
      • Mitch Albom
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    9jewelch

    Amazingly good

    This is one of those movie that every single human being should experience . The morale of the story for me was we are all flawed humans, some more than others , but we all have the potential to redeem ourselves in the eyes of God and humanity. Mitch, the Reb, and Henry Covington have traveled vastly different paths , but in the end are really more alike than they are different, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, there is goodness in everyone . James Welch Henderson, Arkansas 01/08/2021
    9MrsDoink

    Worth the watch!!

    This was a movie I started watching one evening and had no idea what it was about when it began. The movie starts with a newspaper journalist being asked by his childhood rabbi to do him a favor...to write his eulogy at the time of his death. I was drawn into it immediately. And with good reason. This is a wonderful (true) story about faith, our place in the world, and what we can do to make a difference in the lives of others. It's about treating others with kindness, respect, and compassion. It's about not judging a person by their past deeds but rather by their present ones. It's about second chances...and third and fourth chances if needed. It's about having faith in God and in turn allowing God to show you how to have faith in mankind and the goodness that comes when we give of ourselves to others. It is a story of hope and love, faith and forgiveness. Very moving, heartfelt, and inspiring. A beautiful movie.
    9tjsab

    Great movie.

    Gives you a lot to think about in life. Great acting and a great story. It definitely will bring a tear to your eye and make you think. I especially like the conversation about having many religions and the Rabbi says God dint just create one tree so why should he just create one religion.
    9whitepawskennel

    Great movie, but do your research directors....

    The movie was great. Very inspiring, of how God can change us, no matter what we've done. Love the Rabbi!

    However...really? Do you guys know that Jews do not have Sunday school? They worship on Sabbath! When Rabbi is showing Mitch the old pics on wall...he says " graduating from Sunday school class". Pretty big blooper for some of us who know.....
    8Christmas-Reviewer

    Not Exactly a Christmas Movie

    BEWARE OF BOGUS REVIEWS. SOME REVIEWERS HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW. WHEN ITS A POSITIVE REVIEW THAT TELLS ME THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE PRODUCTION. IF ITS A NEGATIVE REVIEW THEN THEY MIGHT HAVE A GRUDGE AGAINST THAT PRODUCTION. NOW I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 200 Christmas MOVIES. I HAVE NO AGENDA. I AM FARE ABOUT THESE FILMS.

    In this film Mitch Albom has a pretty great life. Then two men come into his life, and he realizes something's missing. Albom witnesses first-hand how these two very different men not only live life, but celebrate it. They believe there's divine spark in all of us - and that a single person can make a big difference in others' lives, as long as they have a little faith.

    This film seems to play at Christmas time on the Hallmark Channel. Now I find that funny because you never see "CHristmas Decor" anywhere. The film ends around Christmas time but you never see a tree.

    Now what I loved the most about this film was the message that "You are not your Past". People "Can Change".

    There is a scene in the film where Laurence Fishburne character is preaching and it brought me to tears. It was very moving and hits home.

    Family safe but children will be bored. The film doesn't have a "Cookie Cutter" premise. Nice change pf pace from typical "Hallmark" film. If you get the chance watch it when its on.

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    • Trivia
      Hank Azaria was offered the chance to reprise the role of Mitch from Tuesdays with Morrie (1999). But he had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts with Free Agents (2011).
    • Quotes

      Rabbi Albert Lewis: Did God make trees?

      Mitch: Yeah.

      Rabbi Albert Lewis: Why trees? Why not a tree? I mean, he's God. What he makes is perfect. So, why not one perfect tree for the whole earth? Instead, he gave us the oak, the spruce, the elm, the redwood.

      Mitch: Right.

      Rabbi Albert Lewis: So, maybe faith is the same. Many trees, the branches all going to Him.

      Mitch: Have you looked at the world lately? The trees are all attacking each other.

      Rabbi Albert Lewis: That's not faith, that's hate.

      Mitch: Engaged in the name of a religion.

      Rabbi Albert Lewis: And wrongly! Thou shall not kill. Honor thy neighbor. If I mean these things, and the other guy means these things, what do you get?

      Mitch: ...Peace on earth.

      Rabbi Albert Lewis: You get orange juice. The big one. I have a coupon.

    • Connections
      Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hallmark Hall of Fame: Have a Little Faith (#61.1)
    • Filming locations
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Production company
      • Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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