Courageous (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Courageous is a 2011 drama directed by Alex Kendrick, starring Ken Bevel and Kevin Downes. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $35.7 million worldwide on a $2 million budget. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Alex Kendrick
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget
- $2M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Courageous About?
The premise of Courageous without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a tragic loss, Sheriff's deputy Adam Mitchell embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery, re-evaluating his priorities and faith. Inspired by his experience, Adam encourages his fellow officers to make a public commitment to prioritize their families and their faith. However, one officer struggles with personal temptations and questionable choices, testing the strength of their shared pledge and challenging the group's unity.
Courageous Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- faith
- fatherhood
- church
- police
- integrity
- christianity
- responsibility
- grief
- christian propaganda
- misogyny
- police officer
- shootout
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- promotion
- christian
- resolution
- pastor
- loss of daughter
- death of daughter
- funeral
- prayer
- gang
- laid off
- father daughter relationship
- chase
- arrest
- construction worker
- husband wife relationship
- christian film
- family relationships
- purity ring
- submission
- sermon
- patriarchy
- father son relationship
- death of child
Courageous Cast
Ken Bevel leads the cast, with Kevin Downes. Directed by Alex Kendrick.
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Director Alex Kendrick
More from Alex Kendrick
More films directed by Alex Kendrick, best-rated first: The Forge, Facing the Giants, Fireproof and Overcomer.
Courageous Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Courageous 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 40% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 76% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
28 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Courageous Plot Summary
What happens in Courageous from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nathan Hayes (Ken Bevel) finds himself in a precarious situation at a gas station in Albany, Georgia, when his truck is unexpectedly stolen. In a desperate attempt to retrieve it, he clings to the side of the vehicle, battling with the thief through the open window. Despite his efforts, Hayes is violently thrown off as the truck crashes, leaving him in pain while struggling to get back up. With concerned bystanders urging him not to worry about the vehicle, he opens the back door to discover his infant son crying in his car seat, thankfully unharmed.
Full summary
The whole story of Courageous, scene by scene
Courageous Box Office & Budget
Courageous grossed $35.7 million worldwide on a $2 million budget, 18 times what it cost. $35 million came from the US and Canada and $663,663 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$35.7M
18× its budget
- US & Canada
- $35M
- International
- $663.7K
- Budget
- $2M
Courageous Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Courageous.
How Well Do You Know Courageous?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character that finds himself in a chaotic predicament at the gas station?
Cars in Courageous
25 cars on screen, including the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2006 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2006 Ford F-150 Important role -
1997 Cadillac DeVille Minor role
Courageous Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Courageous Honor Begins at Home” and “Valientes”.
- Also known as
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- Courageous Honor Begins at Home
- Valientes
- Reto de Valientes
- La Fuerza del Honor
- Courageous: Legacy
- Courageous - In lotta per capire
- Odważni
- Corajosos
- Courageous - Ein mutiger Weg
- 勇气
- Отважные
- Odvážní
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- A bátorság emberei
- Korkusuzlar
- Καθημερινοί Ηρωες
- אמיצים
- 용기와 구원
- Куражлии
- Храброст
- ファーザーズ
- Curajoșii
- Courageux
- Відважні
- Lòng Dũng Cảm
- 勇氣之名
- ยอดวีรชน หัวใจผู้พิทักษ์
- Drąsūs vyrai
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Last Ounce of Courage, Courage and Courage Under Fire.
Courageous FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Courageous, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Courageous?
Courageous runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Courageous released?
Courageous was released on September 30, 2011.
Who directed Courageous?
Courageous was directed by Alex Kendrick.
More films by Alex Kendrick Who is in the cast of Courageous?
Courageous stars Ken Bevel and Kevin Downes.
How much did Courageous make at the box office?
Courageous grossed $35.7 million worldwide ($35 million domestic, $663,663 international) on a budget of $2 million.
How is Courageous rated?
Courageous has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Does Courageous have a post-credit scene?
No. Courageous has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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