The Reliant
“Why do bad things happen to good people?”
Synopsis
Economic collapse causes widespread rioting and social unrest, leaving a lovesick 19-year-old girl struggling to care for her siblings in a stretch of woods bordered by lawless anarchy, wondering why a good God would let this happen.
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For Better or For Worse
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-08
Top Cast
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Kevin Sorbo
Rick
Blake Burt
Jimmy (as Blake C. Burt)
Brian Bosworth
Jack
Mollee Gray
Sophie
Tyler Sanders
Eli
Josh Murray
Adam
Marisa Lynae Hampton
AnnaLee
Kiera Strauss
Faith
Ian Lauer
Clint
Kevin Wayne
Mac
Bryan Friday
Vance
Eric Roberts
Mr. Jones
Jenn Gotzon Chandler
Cashier
Nico Zahniser
Robby
Jesse Boone
Chris
Nicole C. Mullen
Wedding singer
Ryan Buggle
Young Jimmy
McKenna Bintz
Young AnnaLee
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6105774/releaseinfo?ref_=tt_dt_rdat (Great Lakes Christian Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
October 24, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Munger
- Screenplay & Story
- J.P. Johnston
- Original Title
- The Reliant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fervent House Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Munger
J.P. Johnston
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Munger
Director
J.P. Johnston
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Christian Movies
Theme: Biblical and Christian Values
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reliant
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What is The Reliant about?
Economic collapse causes widespread rioting and social unrest, leaving a lovesick 19-year-old girl struggling to care for her siblings in a stretch of woods bordered by lawless anarchy, wondering why a good God would let this happen.
Who directed The Reliant?
The Reliant was directed by Paul Munger.
Who stars in The Reliant?
The principal cast of The Reliant includes Kevin Sorbo, Blake Burt, Brian Bosworth, Mollee Gray, Tyler Sanders.
When was The Reliant released and how long is it?
The Reliant was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Is The Reliant based on a book or true story?
The Reliant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.P. Johnston".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reliant?
The Reliant holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).