The Fighting Temptations
“Don't fight the feeling.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-30
Top Cast
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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
Melba Moore
Bessie Cooley
Shirley Caesar
Herself
Dakin Matthews
Mr. Fairchild
Nicky Buggs
Sarah
Daphnée Duplaix Samuel
Tiffany
Lourdes Benedicto
Rosa Lopez
Chlöe Bailey
Little Lilly
Lou Myers
Homer T.
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 18, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.02x
+$15.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Hunter, Saladin K. Patterson
- Original Title
- The Fighting Temptations
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30.2M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Handprint Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Lynn
Elizabeth Hunter, Saladin K. Patterson
Affonso Beato
Paul Hirsch
David Gale, Van Toffler, Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina, Loretha C. Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Lynn
Director
Elizabeth Hunter
Writer
Elizabeth Hunter
Screenplay
David Gale
Producer
Paul Hirsch
Editor
Saladin K. Patterson
Screenplay
Jeff Pollack
Producer
Benny Medina
Producer
Loretha C. Jones
Producer
Affonso Beato
Director of Photography
Mary Jane Fort
Costume Design
Tracey A. White
Costume Design
Victoria Paul
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting Temptations
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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 principal cast of The Fighting Temptations includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyoncé, Mike Epps, Faith Evans, Steve Harvey.
When was The Fighting Temptations released and how long is it?
The Fighting Temptations was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fighting Temptations?
The Fighting Temptations had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $30.2M at the worldwide box office (2.02 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighting Temptations?
The Fighting Temptations holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; 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.).