Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013): Cast & Box Office
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor is a 2013 drama directed by Tyler Perry, starring Jurnee Smollett as Judith, Lance Gross and Ella Joyce. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $53.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor About?
The premise of Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Having known her husband Brice since childhood, Judith finds their marriage lacking excitement. Fresh out of graduate school and pursuing a career as a marriage counselor, she takes an internship at a high-end matchmaking firm. There, she encounters Harley, a captivating billionaire investor who is openly drawn to her. Despite her initial resistance, Judith eventually gives in to Harley’s charm, jeopardizing her marriage and irrevocably changing her life.
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor Cast & Characters
Jurnee Smollett leads the cast as Judith, with Lance Gross as Brice and Ella Joyce as Sarah. Directed by Tyler Perry; 40 actors are credited in all.
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Director Tyler Perry
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Jurnee Smollett as Judith - Lance Gross as Brice
- Ella Joyce as Sarah
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Renée Taylor as Ms. Waco-Chapman
Also Starring in Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
· 36 more- Vanessa Williams Janice
- Kim Kardashian Ava
- Brandy Norwood Melinda
- Robbie Jones Harley Madison
- Candice Coke Marriage Counselor
- Cara Mantella Social Advance Marriage Counselor
- Lindsey Blackwell Young Judith (6 years) (uncredited)
- Nickolas Wolf Church Attendant (uncredited)
- Shamea Morton Woman
- Sharon Oliphant Receptionist (uncredited)
- Jim Adams Client
- Andrea Moore Lisa (Couple in Counseling)
- Zach Sale Brad (Couple in Counseling)
- Ira Carmichael Man #2 (uncredited)
- Sarah 'So' Oliver Club Friend (uncredited)
- Peg Thon Mildred
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- Bryson Lofton BJ
- Ronald Lynch Young Brice (10 years)
- Shaeleigh Person Young Judith (10 years)
- Andy Rusk Mountain Biker
- Howard C. French Client #1
- Sidney Baxley Client #2
- Ron Bobb Semple Client #3
- Alvin Aki Client #4
- DeMontrez Spears Man #1
- Sheila Maddox Sarah’s Church Sister #1
- Renee Ford Clark Sarah’s Church Sister #2
- Doreen Ketchens Singer (New Orleans)
- Stephanie Marie Douglas Choir Singer #1
- Ryan Johns Choir Singer #2
- Nadine A. O'Brien Choir Singer #3
- Jack Brandon Frazier Choir Singer #4
- Bethany Hurst Jones Choir Singer #5
- Timothy Scott Floyd Choir Singer #6
- Blanche Leigh Johnson Choir Singer #7
- Sanna Erica Party Goer (uncredited)
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor Plot Summary
What happens in Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds in a dim, cluttered marriage counseling office, where a clinician uses Judith’s life to illustrate the complexities of love, ambition, and betrayal. In the first moments, the counselor hints at a painful turn in a marriage, as the wife’s guarded smile hides something unresolved, and the tale begins to materialize through memory and suggestion. Judith Jurnee Smollett and her husband Brice Lance Gross come into view as a young couple rooted in the American South, growing up with their own histories, dreams, and expectations. As the counselor speaks, we are pulled into a long, intimate montage that charts their romance from high school to a tender wedding, guided by the blessing of Judith’s mother, Ms. Sarah Ella Joyce.
Full summary
The whole story of Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, scene by scene
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor Box Office
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor grossed $53.1 million worldwide. $52 million came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$53.1M
- US & Canada
- $52M
- International
- $1.2M
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.
How Well Do You Know Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor?
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 Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
10 cars on screen, including the 1977 Ford F-Series and the 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider.
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1998 Acura Integra Background role
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Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor?
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor released?
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor was released on March 29, 2013.
Who directed Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor?
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor was directed by Tyler Perry.
More films by Tyler Perry Who is in the cast of Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor?
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor stars Jurnee Smollett as Judith, Lance Gross as Brice and Ella Joyce as Sarah, among 40 credited actors.
How much did Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor make at the box office?
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor grossed $53.1 million worldwide ($52 million domestic, $1.2 million international).
Does Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor have a post-credit scene?
No. Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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