Overcomer-Kids’ Movie Review

“Who am I?” is a key question throughout the film, Overcomer. It’s a thought provoking and inspiring question, especially for high school basketball coach John Harrison (Alex Kendrick). John’s future is uncertain as their town’s largest manufacturing plant shuts down unexpectedly and hundreds of people move away. As John is reassigned to coach the cross country team his life dramatically changes. He doesn’t know anything about running and is particularly out of shape. John reluctantly takes on the role as head cross country coach with only one runner on the team; a teenage girl named Hannah Scott. Since Hannah has asthma, running can be difficult at times, though through prayers and inspired words by her coach and loved ones Hannah pushes herself to the limit. Not only does coach John Harrison’s life change, but Hannah Scott’s life changes as well. Hannah discovers her faith, forgiveness, and the love of God. Overcomer is a faith-based sports drama, one for the whole family.

Rating: 4 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: August 22, 2019
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 9+
Sexual Content: None
 Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: None
Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Will Kids Like It? Maybe

Talking Points:

Sexual Content: None

Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild

A man is frustrated and smashes a brick on the ground after he gets into an argument with his wife.
A teen girl is chased by three teenage boys.
Initially Hannah steals from people, and lies about it. However, she eventually returns all the items that she stole.

Crude or Profane Language: None

Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

One of the main characters had been addicted to drugs. We hear how the drugs negatively affected his life and those around him.
There are references to a mother who died from a drug overdose.

Will Kids Like It? Maybe