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The Fighting Temptations

Genre
Musical
Rating
PG-13
Released
13 September, 2003

The Fighting Temptations is a 2003 American musical comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn, written by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson, and distributed by Paramount Pictures and MTV Films. The main plot revolves around Darrin Hill who travels to his hometown of Monte Carlo, Georgia as he attempts to revive a church choir in order to enter a gospel competition with the help of a beautiful lounge singer and childhood friend, Lilly, with whom he falls in love. Through the choir's music, Darrin brings the church community back together all the while seeking a relationship with Lilly. The film is notable for its soundtrack and ensemble cast. The film received mixed reviews upon release.

Director Jonathan Lynn
Produced by David Gale, Loretha C. Jones, Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack
Writer(s) Elizabeth Hunter, Saladin K. Patterson
Starring Cuba Gooding Jr, Beyoncé Knowles, Mike Epps, Latanya Richardson
Music Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, James Wright
Cinematography Affonso Beato
Edited by Paul Hirsch
Production, company MTV Films, Handprint Films
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Released September 19, 2003
Running time 123 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $30 million
Box office $32.7 million
Netflix ID 60031208
Official Website http://www.fightingtemptations.com/

About The Fighting Temptations

Musical comedy film about an advertising executive who loses his job and his girlfriend after his many lies catch up to him. He later returns to his hometown to collect an inheritance from his aunt. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn.

Achievement of The Fighting Temptations

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for his performance.

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Latest information about The Fighting Temptations updated on April 13 2022.