All Saints (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
All Saints is a 2017 drama directed by Steve Gomer, starring John Corbett, Barry Corbin and David Keith. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide on a $2 million budget. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Steve Gomer
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $2M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is All Saints About?
The premise of All Saints without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Christmas season, R&B singer Lisette faces a public scandal stemming from a misunderstanding. As she tries to navigate the fallout, her complicated past resurfaces when an ex-boyfriend arrives in New Orleans for the holidays. She must confront painful memories and relationship challenges while striving to regain control of her life and career.
All Saints Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- based on true story
- hope
- farming
- faith
- husband wife relationship
- community
- encouragement
- pastor
- smyrna tennessee
- school bus
- reference to the beatles
- reference to ringo starr
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- refugee
- hit with a nightstick
- garden
- farm
- farmer
- nashville tennessee
- credit card declined
- old photograph
- religious film
- karen tribe
- kentucky fried chicken
- karen person
- tennessee
All Saints Cast
John Corbett leads the cast, with Barry Corbin and David Keith. Directed by Steve Gomer; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Gomer
Also Starring in All Saints
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All Saints Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave All Saints 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 67/100, strongest in character & emotion (70) and weakest in rewatch factor (55).
All Saints Echo Score Breakdown
In All Saints, the primary strength lies in its earnest portrayal of a real-world congregation overcoming adversity with understated direction and a coherent narrative approach. Critics praised the film’s restraint in avoiding excessive proselytizing while effectively presenting its heartfelt message, though some noted serviceable production and moments of dead air. Viewers responded positively to the genuine community dynamics and inspiring true story, despite occasional pacing lapses. The result is a moderately compelling faith-based drama with sincere intentions and reliable appeal.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 65
In terms of art and craft, the film demonstrates competent but unremarkable technical execution under Steve Gomer’s direction. Cinematography supports the narrative with clear framing and an understated color palette, yet editing occasionally results in dead air and uneven pacing. Production design is authentic to the church setting. Overall, the craft is serviceable but lacks distinct flair.
- Character & Emotion 70
When it comes to character and emotion, the cast delivers credible and grounded performances. Strong portrayals by lead actors and community members convey genuine chemistry and emotional sincerity, particularly in scenes of collective effort. Character arcs are clear and relatable, though some supporting roles remain thinly sketched. Overall, the emotional resonance is solid.
- Story & Flow 68
In terms of story and flow, All Saints follows a straightforward true-life narrative with measured pacing and clear stakes. The unfolding of the church’s revival is engaging and lends emotional momentum, though the plot adheres to familiar faith-based conventions and occasional predictability. Dialogue sometimes borders on didactic. Net, the narrative remains coherent and inspirational.
- Sensory Experience 60
In terms of sensory experience, the film employs a modest soundtrack and unobtrusive sound design that support rather than dominate the storytelling. Visual style is naturalistic, with straightforward lighting and realistic settings. The absence of heightened cinematic flourishes aligns with the film's grounded tone. Overall, the sensory elements are functional but not notably immersive.
- Rewatch Factor 55
When it comes to rewatch value, All Saints offers moderate replay appeal for audiences interested in its inspirational theme and community focus. The clear narrative and genuine setting may encourage repeat viewings among faith-based viewers, but conventional structure and limited visual novelty could reduce broader rewatch interest. In summary, it retains modest lasting appeal.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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All Saints Plot Summary
What happens in All Saints from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
ALL SAINTS is an uplifting film inspired by the remarkable true story of Michael Spurlock, portrayed by John Corbett. After leaving his corporate sales job to embrace a life of faith, Michael is faced with the daunting task of shutting down a small church with a dwindling membership. This quaint country church, known as All Saints, comes with a significant complication: he must sell the valuable land it occupies. As developers eagerly await their opportunity to capitalize on the property, the congregation grapples with the impending loss while Michael and his family begin to plan their future in a more established institution.
Full summary
The whole story of All Saints, scene by scene
All Saints Box Office & Budget
All Saints grossed $5.9 million worldwide on a $2 million budget, 3.0 times what it cost. $5.8 million came from the US and Canada and $142,766 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.9M
3.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $5.8M
- International
- $142.8K
- Budget
- $2M
All Saints Trailers & Videos
The trailer of All Saints.
How Well Do You Know All Saints?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in All Saints
28 cars on screen, including the Ford 8N and the 1973 Ford B-Series.
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1985 GMC C-1500 Important role
All Saints Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Fields of Faith” and “Все святые”.
- Also known as
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- Fields of Faith
- Все святые
- Вси светии
- A Colheita da Fé
- Wszyscy Święci
- 올 세인츠
- Visi svētie
- כל הקדושים
- Tüm Azizler
- Visi šventieji
- El Milagro de Todos los Santos
- 他们皆圣徒
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- Posel naděje
- Усі Святі
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All Saints FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of All Saints, each answered in a sentence.
How long is All Saints?
All Saints runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was All Saints released?
All Saints was released on August 25, 2017.
Who directed All Saints?
All Saints was directed by Steve Gomer.
More films by Steve Gomer Who is in the cast of All Saints?
All Saints stars John Corbett, Barry Corbin and David Keith, among 15 credited actors.
How much did All Saints make at the box office?
All Saints grossed $5.9 million worldwide ($5.8 million domestic, $142,766 international) on a budget of $2 million.
How is All Saints rated?
All Saints has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic, 62% on TMDB and 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.
Does All Saints have a post-credit scene?
No. All Saints has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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