The Forge (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Alex Kendrick |
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| Cinematography | Bob Scott |
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| Music by | Zachary Leffew |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million |
| Box office | $40.4 million |
The Forge is a 2024 American Christian drama film directed by Alex Kendrick, who co-wrote it with his brother Stephen. A spin-off to War Room (2015), it is the Kendrick brothers' ninth film and the sixth through their subsidiary, Kendrick Brothers Productions. Their initial five films were created under Sherwood Pictures. It stars Cameron Arnett, Priscilla Shirer, Aspen Kennedy, Karen Abercrombie, T.C. Stallings, BJ Arnett, Ken Bevel, Benjamin Watson, Jonathan Evans, Jerry Shirer, and Tommy Woodard. It follows 19-year old Isaiah Wright, who becomes interested in following Christian advice from Moore Fitness president Joshua Moore.
The film was released in the United States on August 23, 2024, receiving positive reviews from critics and audiences and grossed $40 million worldwide against a $5 million budget and garnered Alex Kendrick's 4th "A+" on CinemaScore.