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Jesus Camp (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Jesus Camp is a 2006 drama documentary directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, starring Mike Papantonio. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on Dox and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
worldwide gross
$1M
award nominations
2
Jesus Camp (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Directors
Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady
Genres
Drama , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jesus Camp About?

The premise of Jesus Camp without spoilers.

In rural Idaho, this documentary explores a unique summer camp led by Pastor Becky Fischer, where children are immersed in a highly charged evangelical Christian environment. Through the experiences of children like Levi, Rachael, and Tory, viewers witness how faith is taught as a powerful and active force. The film offers a revealing look at the beliefs and practices of the "Kids on Fire" camp and the profound impact it has on the young participants and their families.

Jesus Camp Themes & Keywords

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Where to watch

Where to Watch Jesus Camp

Stream it on Dox and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Jesus Camp Cast

Mike Papantonio stars in Jesus Camp. Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady.

Ratings

Jesus Camp Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Jesus Camp 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Box office

Jesus Camp Box Office

Jesus Camp grossed $1 million worldwide. $902,544 came from the US and Canada and $111,052 (11%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$1M

US & Canada
$902.5K
International
$111.1K
US & Canada 89% Rest of the world 11%
Awards

Jesus Camp Awards & Nominations

Jesus Camp was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.

2 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

Jesus Camp Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Jesus Camp.

Official Trailer
Details

Jesus Camp Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Campamento Jesús” and “Jézus tábora”.

Also known as
  • Campamento Jesús
  • Jézus tábora
  • İsa'nın Yaz Kampı
  • 基督营
  • 지저스 캠프
  • Obóz Jezusa

Seen Jesus Camp?

FAQ

Jesus Camp FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Jesus Camp, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jesus Camp?

Jesus Camp runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Jesus Camp released?

Jesus Camp was released on September 22, 2006.

Who directed Jesus Camp?

Jesus Camp was directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady.

More films by Heidi Ewing

Who is in the cast of Jesus Camp?

Jesus Camp stars Mike Papantonio.

Where can I watch Jesus Camp?

In the US, Jesus Camp is streaming on Dox, Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Jesus Camp make at the box office?

Jesus Camp grossed $1 million worldwide ($902,544 domestic, $111,052 international).

How is Jesus Camp rated?

Jesus Camp has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Was Jesus Camp nominated for any awards?

Jesus Camp received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

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