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.
