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CS Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert

Original title: The Most Reluctant Convert
  • 2021
  • 1h 13m
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7.1/10
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Nicholas Ralph, Eddie Ray Martin, and Max McLean in CS Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert (2021)
Spanning C.S. Lewis' bitter childhood, WWI and his life-changing friendships at Oxford, The Most Reluctant Convert depicts the events that shaped Lewis' early life and journey from hard-boiled atheism to prolific Christianity.
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Spanning C.S. Lewis' bitter childhood, WWI and his life-changing friendships at Oxford; The Most Reluctant Convert depicts the events that shaped Lewis' early life and journey from hard-boil... Read allSpanning C.S. Lewis' bitter childhood, WWI and his life-changing friendships at Oxford; The Most Reluctant Convert depicts the events that shaped Lewis' early life and journey from hard-boiled atheism to prolific Christianity.Spanning C.S. Lewis' bitter childhood, WWI and his life-changing friendships at Oxford; The Most Reluctant Convert depicts the events that shaped Lewis' early life and journey from hard-boiled atheism to prolific Christianity.

  • Director
    • Norman Stone
  • Writers
    • C.S. Lewis
    • Max McLean
    • Norman Stone
  • Stars
    • Max McLean
    • Nicholas Ralph
    • Eddie Ray Martin
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    • Director
      • Norman Stone
    • Writers
      • C.S. Lewis
      • Max McLean
      • Norman Stone
    • Stars
      • Max McLean
      • Nicholas Ralph
      • Eddie Ray Martin
    • 37User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Max McLean
    Max McLean
    • C.S. Lewis (Older)
    Nicholas Ralph
    Nicholas Ralph
    • C.S. Lewis (Young Man)
    Eddie Ray Martin
    • C.S. Lewis (Child)
    Richard Harrington
    Richard Harrington
    • Albert Lewis
    Amy Alexander
    Amy Alexander
    • Flora Lewis
    Tom Glenister
    Tom Glenister
    • J.R.R. Tolkien
    David Shields
    David Shields
    • Hugo Dyson
    Hubert Burton
    • Owen Barfield
    David Gant
    David Gant
    • W.T. Kirkpatrick 'The Great Knock'
    Sandy Knight
    • Louisa Kirkpatrick
    Charlie Reid
    • Warnie Lewis
    Madeleine Day
    • Dance Teacher
    Emma Hemingford
    • Nurse
    Catherine Barnes
    • Elsie - Pianist
    Michael Ward
    • Vicar
    Ruth Clarson
    • Film Crew
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    Jonathan Addis
    • Film Producer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Norman Stone
    • Writers
      • C.S. Lewis
      • Max McLean
      • Norman Stone
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    8pereiradorogerio

    It felt like reading an interesting & short book in one hour, I really loved it.

    It was the first movie I saw that felt exactly like reading a book, which to me is a great thing if the book is interesting and well narrated. The flow of the movie is perfect, it's funny, the cinematography is top notch and it was very well acted. I liked the narrator, C. S. Lewis himsefl, played by Max McClean, being inside the story and being filmed as a travelling shot. The text is engaging and delivered with expression, if you care to follow the change of mind of a man's position before the belief in God, pay attention to what's being said and you will pick up well constructed arguments against materialism that I see myself using to explain my beliefs to others, because this movie achieves that kind of clarity. It's like watching moments of epiphany, without the fireworks of other lives and stories of people that converted to something spiritual. Christianity is not oversold and it's actually not the main theme of the movie. This is about C. S. Lewis spiritual journey and it fits many beliefs and religions, it's just a personal path, but one that can be universal if people want to read it like that. Some critics here say it's too slow, too short or boring but I think if it was longer than one hour it would ruin its effect. Didn't feel neither boring and certainly not slow, the story is always told with movement and the entire movie flows very smoothly, never getting stuck or dragging. I already think that I will share this movie with some friends, hope more people do that too.
    9cterzis

    Title fits the bill.

    This is not a biography of C. S. Lewis but rather his way to conversion. At times monologue, at times play, the film creates a fitting atmosphere and manages to insert the viewer in the picture. The transition through the various phases of C. S. Lewis' life are smooth and at no point does one feel bored. On the contrary, one feels eased into the era and the story. His journey from nominal Christian to atheist to Christian is explained smartly and the philosophy, theology and intelligence involved never feel out of place. Indeed I have worn his shoes while watching this film. I've read a low rated review claiming Christians consider it a sin to leave a bad review. Not at all. Most Christian films, especially older ones are below par. There you have it. This one isn't. In fact I would watch this before Shadowlands (1993) and never feel out of pace. It is such quality.
    8brent-45172

    A Wonderful Story, But for Education not Entertainment

    This is a wonderfully told story, but I would not watch it if you're expecting to be passively entertained. This is thought provoking movie.

    The story moves rather slowly, but it shows insight to the conversion of C. S. Lewis. It's not told in such a way to convince people that Jesus is the Christ, but as a mater-of-fact approach. It's not a full biography of the man, but a portion of his life where he changed some of his beliefs and why.

    It's a great story for anyone - regardless of their religious convictions. It is especially interesting if you like C. S. Lewis' writings. Whether it be the Screwtape Letters or the Chronicles of Narnia, if you like C. S. Lewis' writing, I think this movie will give you some insight to the mind of Mr. Lewis.
    9bolshaw92

    Fun and Moving

    Very well made movie with a fun flow. I must admit I am a huge fan of Jack's, but the movie did him and his life honorably, and evoked much of the same joy, smirks, and epiphanies as his writings. Highly recommend and likely one I will buy to keep on the shelf and revisit.
    10joeyford-55342

    got a sneek peak, amazing

    This movie will take the world by storm if it gets out. Christian movies usually don't get much play. Passion of Christ showed that to be a big mistake. If churches come out it will succeed. C. S. Lewis was an atheist at the start of his journey. I had no idea. I read the Closet series and loved it as a kid. It influenced my life. His discussions with other brilliant minds of the time both Christian and not are legendary. Great movie and great man!

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    • Trivia
      CS Lewis died on November 22, 1963, the same day President Kennedy was assassinated.
    • Goofs
      The elder C.S. Lewis has brown eyes while the younger actors both have blue eyes.
    • Soundtracks
      In the Bleak Mid-winter
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      Lyrics by Christina Georgina Rossetti

      Music by Gustav Holst

      Performed by cast

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK(establishing shots)
    • Production companies
      • 1A Productions
      • 2B Films
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      • $3,032,744
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,080,877
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      1 hour 13 minutes
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