The Fighting Temptations (2003)
Don't fight the feeling.
Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.
Director: Jonathan Lynn
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: September 19, 2003
Cast
- Cuba Gooding Jr. - Darrin Hill
- Beyoncé - Lilly
- Mike Epps - Lucius
- Faith Evans - Maryann Hill
- Steve Harvey - Miles Smoke
- Wendell Pierce - Reverend Lewis
- LaTanya Richardson Jackson - Paulina Pritchett
- Dave Sheridan - Bill
- Angie Stone - Alma
- Rue McClanahan - Nancy Stringer
Screenplay
- Elizabeth Hunter
- Elizabeth Hunter (Screenplay)
- Elizabeth Hunter (Story)
- Saladin K. Patterson (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Affonso Beato
Editing: Paul Hirsch
Production: Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Handprint Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $30M
Original Language: en
Themes
Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Fun Romantic Stories
Keywords
church choir, romcom, celebratory
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fighting Temptations about?
- Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.
- Who directed The Fighting Temptations?
- The Fighting Temptations was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
- Who stars in The Fighting Temptations?
- The Fighting Temptations stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyoncé, Mike Epps, Faith Evans, Steve Harvey, Wendell Pierce.
- How long is The Fighting Temptations?
- The Fighting Temptations has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is The Fighting Temptations?
- The Fighting Temptations is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Fighting Temptations?
- The Fighting Temptations had a budget of $15M.
- How much did The Fighting Temptations gross?
- The Fighting Temptations grossed $30M worldwide.
- Where was The Fighting Temptations produced?
- The Fighting Temptations was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Fighting Temptations?
- The themes of The Fighting Temptations include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Fun Romantic Stories.