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5.8 / 10(238 votes)IMDbPG-1319921h 48m$23.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Leap of Faith

“Real miracles, sensibly priced.”

Synopsis

Jonas Nightengale is a fraudulent Christian faith healer who makes a living travelling around America holding revival meetings and conducting 'miracles' with the help of his friend and manager, Jane, and their entourage.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Leap of Faith - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 18, 1992

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.17x ROI)

Production Budget

$20M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$23.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.17x

+$3.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $20MWorldwide: $23.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Pearce
Screenplay & Story
Janus Cercone
Original Score
Cliff Eidelman
Original Title
Leap of Faith
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Budget
$20M
Worldwide Gross
$23.4M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Pearce

Screenplay & Story

Janus Cercone

Original Score & Music

Cliff Eidelman

Director of Photography

Matthew F. Leonetti

Film Editing

Don Zimmerman, John F. Burnett, Mark Warner

Producers

Michael Manheim, David V. Picker, Ralph S. Singleton

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Pearce

Richard Pearce

Director

Janus Cercone

Screenplay

Michael Manheim

Producer

David V. Picker

Producer

Don Zimmerman

Editor

Cliff Eidelman

Cliff Eidelman

Original Music Composer

John F. Burnett

Editor

Mark Warner

Editor

Matthew F. Leonetti

Matthew F. Leonetti

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leap of Faith

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Leap of Faith about?

Jonas Nightengale is a fraudulent Christian faith healer who makes a living travelling around America holding revival meetings and conducting 'miracles' with the help of his friend and manager, Jane, and their entourage.

Who directed Leap of Faith?

Leap of Faith was directed by Richard Pearce.

Who stars in Leap of Faith?

The principal cast of Leap of Faith includes Steve Martin, Debra Winger, Lolita Davidovich, Liam Neeson, Lukas Haas.

When was Leap of Faith released and how long is it?

Leap of Faith was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

What was the box office and production budget of Leap of Faith?

Leap of Faith had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $23.4M at the worldwide box office (1.17 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Leap of Faith?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Leap of Faith was composed by Cliff Eidelman.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Leap of Faith?

Leap of Faith holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).