The Case for Christ
“One man's journey to solve the biggest mystery of all times”
Synopsis
Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official 30 Second TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-11
Top Cast
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Mike Vogel
Lee Strobel
Erika Christensen
Leslie Strobel
Faye Dunaway
Dr. Roberta Waters
Robert Forster
Walter Strobel
Frankie Faison
Joe Dubois
L. Scott Caldwell
Alfie Davis
Mike Pniewski
Kenny London
Tom Nowicki
Dr. Alexander Metherell
Michael H. Cole
Dr. Gary Habermas
Rus Blackwell
Dr. William Craig
Jordan Cox
Bill Hybels
Renell Gibbs
James Dixon
Haley Rosenwasser
Alison Strobel
Judd Lormand
Joe Koblinsky
Grant Goodeve
Mr. Cook
Kelly Lamor Wilson
Teen Leslie Strobel
Michael Provost
Teen Lee Strobel
Chandler Darby
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 18, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.07x
+$15.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Gunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Strobel, Brian Bird
- Original Title
- The Case for Christ
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.2M
- Production Studios
- Pure Flix Entertainment, Triple Horse Studios, Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Gunn
Lee Strobel, Brian Bird
Brian Bird, David A.R. White
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Bird
Writer
Jon Gunn
Director
David A.R. White
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Case for Christ
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What is The Case for Christ about?
Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
Who directed The Case for Christ?
The Case for Christ was directed by Jon Gunn.
Who stars in The Case for Christ?
The principal cast of The Case for Christ includes Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway, Robert Forster, Frankie Faison.
When was The Case for Christ released and how long is it?
The Case for Christ was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Case for Christ?
The Case for Christ had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $18.2M at the worldwide box office (6.07 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Is The Case for Christ based on a book or true story?
The Case for Christ is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lee Strobel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Case for Christ?
The Case for Christ holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).