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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. is a 2022 comedy directed by Adamma Ebo, starring Regina Hall as Trinitie Childs, Sterling K. Brown and Nicole Beharie. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Lead Performance at the Spirit Awards 2023. Critics gave it 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
worldwide gross
$2.6M
award nomination
1
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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Adamma Ebo
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. About?

The premise of Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A comedic story follows Trinitie Childs, the charismatic first lady of a Southern Baptist megachurch, as she and her pastor husband, Lee-Curtis Brown, struggle to revive their reputation and congregation after a public scandal forces the church to close. Regina Hall stars in this exploration of faith, family, and the challenges of rebuilding a community.

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Themes & Keywords

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  • marriage
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  • breakfast
  • forgiveness
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  • come back
  • preaching
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  • rap music
  • organ music
  • sex scene
  • bare chested male
  • television broadcast
  • infidelity
  • hair salon
  • hat shop
  • shopping mall
  • mansion
  • easter
  • rivalry
  • telephone call
  • fountain
  • sports car
  • trophy collection
  • basketball
  • prayer
  • swimming pool
  • basketball court
  • public argument
  • litter picking
  • prosperity gospel
  • f bomb
  • christianity
  • religion
  • rehearsing a sermon
  • church
  • marital infidelity
  • pulpit
  • talking in bed
  • jesus statue
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Cast & crew

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Cast & Characters

Regina Hall leads the cast as Trinitie Childs, with Sterling K. Brown as Lee-Curtis Childs and Nicole Beharie as Shakura Sumpter. Directed by Adamma Ebo; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 65/100, strongest in character & emotion (85) and weakest in story & flow (45).

65 /100

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. lands as a mixed‑genre satire that shines through its lead performances but falters in narrative cohesion. Critics and audiences commend Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown for delivering nuanced, energetic portrayals, while the film’s pacing and plot structure draw criticism for being uneven and thin. Visual and tonal choices receive modest praise, resulting in a film that entertains in bursts but leaves lingering doubts about its lasting impact.

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 direction is noted for its fresh, concise debut style, yet several reviewers call the pacing painfully slow and the editing uneven. Positive remarks highlight an effective mockumentary tone and witty sight gags, whereas negative comments point to a lack of visual soul and occasional heavy‑handedness. The net impression is a competent but uneven technical execution.

  • Character & Emotion 85

    When evaluating character and emotion, critics uniformly praise Hall and Brown for delivering layered, energetic performances that anchor the film. Their chemistry and nuanced delivery are described as explosive and stellar, outweighing isolated complaints about acting. Even skeptical users acknowledge the strength of the lead duo, resulting in a strong consensus that the character work is a primary asset of the movie.

  • Story & Flow 45

    Story and flow receive mixed to negative feedback, with many noting a thin plot that feels like an extended sketch. Critics cite a lack of coherent narrative, pacing issues, and unresolved thematic threads. User comments echo this, describing the story as scattershot and insufficiently answered. Though the satire premise is interesting, the overall consensus points to a weak, underdeveloped storyline.

  • Sensory Experience 65

    Sensory experience garners modest approval; reviewers mention a "toothy" vision of evangelical life and effective sight gags that contribute to the film’s humor. Soundtrack and design are not heavily discussed, implying they are serviceable but not standout. Some praise the film’s visual wit, while others find it occasionally heavy‑handed, leading to an overall moderate sensory assessment.

  • Rewatch Factor 55

    Rewatch factor is seen as moderate. Audiences appreciate the comedic moments and strong performances enough to recommend a casual viewing, yet many note the plot’s thinness and uneven humor as barriers to repeat enjoyment. Positive remarks highlight the film’s ability to provoke laughter, whereas negative feedback cites repetitive jokes and a lack of lasting narrative depth, resulting in a middling replay value.

Plot

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Pastor Lee-Curtis Childs and his wife, First Lady Trinitie Childs, once led the thriving Southern Baptist megachurch, Wander to Greater Paths, attracting a massive congregation and accumulating significant wealth. However, a scandal erupted when Lee-Curtis was implicated in seducing at-risk young men, a stark contradiction to his previous preaching against same-sex relationships. This turmoil resulted in a heavy backlash and a rapid decline in their church’s attendance, forcing the Childs to shutter their doors. Fast forward a year, the couple decides to hire a documentary crew to capture their efforts to resurrect their church just in time for Easter Sunday. As they strive to present themselves as honorable individuals, the cameras capture their extravagant lifestyle, showcasing their lavish designer wardrobes and even a whimsical fountain at the church.

Full summary

The whole story of Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul., scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Box Office

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. grossed $2.6 million worldwide.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.6M

US & Canada
$2.6M
Awards

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Awards & Nominations

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. earned 1 award nomination, including Best Lead Performance at the Spirit Awards 2023.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Trailers & Videos

14 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 6 clips and 6 featurettes.

All 14 videos
Official Trailer
  • Teaser Golden Glide
  • Clip "Rocky" Official Clip
  • Clip "Prada" Official Clip
  • Clip HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL. - "Sister Denetta" Official Clip - In Theaters and On Peacock Now
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.?

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

Cars in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

22 cars on screen, including the 2021 Cadillac Escalade and the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8.

All 22 cars
  • 2021 Cadillac Escalade in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. 2021 Cadillac Escalade Minor role
  • 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8 in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8 Minor role
  • 2015 Dodge Challenger in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. 2015 Dodge Challenger Minor role
  • 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider Minor role

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FAQ

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul., each answered in a sentence.

How long is Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.?

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. released?

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. was released on September 2, 2022.

Who directed Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.?

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. was directed by Adamma Ebo.

More films by Adamma Ebo

Who is in the cast of Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.?

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. stars Regina Hall as Trinitie Childs, Sterling K. Brown as Lee-Curtis Childs and Nicole Beharie as Shakura Sumpter, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. make at the box office?

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. grossed $2.6 million worldwide.

How is Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. rated?

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.

Was Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. nominated for any awards?

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. have a post-credit scene?

No. Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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