Overcomer

'Overcomer', 2019

A high-school basketball coach volunteers to coach a troubled teen in long-distance running.

A high-school basketball coach volunteers to coach a troubled teen in long-distance running.

Director

Alex Kendrick

Runtime

119 minutes

Type

Feature

Genre

Sport, Drama

Keywords

high school, one word title, student athlete, running, coach

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Overcomer

Alex Kendrick, 2019

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2.35 : 1

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Awards

MovieGuide Awards

Winner

2020

Most Inspiring Movie

Epiphany Prize

Winner

2020

Most Inspiring Performance in Movies

Grace Award

Storyline

A high-school basketball coach volunteers to coach a troubled teen in long-distance running.

Life changes overnight for Coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team and state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant shuts down and hundreds of families leave their town, John questions how he and his family will face an uncertain future. After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, John and his wife, Amy, meet an aspiring athlete who's pushing her limits on a journey toward discovery. Inspired by the words and prayers of a new-found friend, John becomes the least likely coach helping the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.

Summary

A high-school basketball coach volunteers to coach a troubled teen in long-distance running.

Synopsis

Life changes overnight for Coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team and state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant shuts down and hundreds of families leave their town, John questions how he and his family will face an uncertain future. After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, John and his wife, Amy, meet an aspiring athlete who's pushing her limits on a journey toward discovery. Inspired by the words and prayers of a new-found friend, John becomes the least likely coach helping the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.

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Cast & crew

Cast

Alex Kendrick

Actor/Actress

Cameron Arnett

Actor

Priscilla C. Shirer

Actress

Crew

Director

Alex Kendrick

Screenwriter

Stephen Kendrick

Screenwriter

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