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Before it Happened

  • 2023
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Before it Happened (2023)
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Detective Eli Jenkins has to find his troubled ex-partner and bring him home to his dying brother. But as he's taken on a wild goose chase, Eli must overcome the demons of his past before th... Read allDetective Eli Jenkins has to find his troubled ex-partner and bring him home to his dying brother. But as he's taken on a wild goose chase, Eli must overcome the demons of his past before the most cataclysmic event in history happens.Detective Eli Jenkins has to find his troubled ex-partner and bring him home to his dying brother. But as he's taken on a wild goose chase, Eli must overcome the demons of his past before the most cataclysmic event in history happens.

  • Director
    • Andrew Jacob Brown
  • Writer
    • Andrew Jacob Brown
  • Stars
    • Andrew Jacob Brown
    • Jason Haines
    • Christopher Shane Lowry
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    37
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew Jacob Brown
    • Writer
      • Andrew Jacob Brown
    • Stars
      • Andrew Jacob Brown
      • Jason Haines
      • Christopher Shane Lowry
    • 3User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Andrew Jacob Brown
    Andrew Jacob Brown
    • Detective Eli Jenkins
    Jason Haines
    Jason Haines
    • Bobby Whitmore
    Christopher Shane Lowry
    Christopher Shane Lowry
    • Detective Chase Riley
    John Chenoweth
    • Chet
    Brian Eberly
    • Lieutenant Ben Whitmore
    Robin Eberly
    • Rachel
    Sean Mitchell
    • The Mayor
    Perys Couch Dillard
    • Phil
    Isobel Espinor
    • Lizzy
    Zack Chenoweth
    • Junior
    Joseph Steininger
    • Jesse
    Maxine Sauder
    • Mary
    Adam Pinckney
    • Jesse's Goon
    Michelle Comartos
    • Store Owner
    Dustin Rainbolt
    • Travis
    Natalie Puente
    • Amy Prescott
    Diana Bjork
    • Mayor's Wife
    • Director
      • Andrew Jacob Brown
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      • Andrew Jacob Brown
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    8verahull

    Better than expected.

    Actually it was REALLY GOOD - I do recommend you watch until the end. The acting of some is iffy. But the main characters are great actors. Very believable and not overtly exaggerated.

    I did fast forward the fight scenes - not for me. But I think this film is a great reminder of how we need to 'KNOW' what it is we are saying 'NO' to, before we sweep the Gospel of Christ under the carpet.

    We are being offered ETERNAL LIFE FOR FREE!!!! Also, don't assume everyone knows what's at stake - KEEP PREACHING!

    KEEP PRAYING FOR THE LOST.

    God's heartbeat is saving souls.

    I'm so glad I watched this. Recommend.
    10blondietimestwo

    You can't save everyone

    Elie is a decetive who wants dispetaly want to find and save his ex partner. He gets obessivd over the case like any good cop would. Except Eli to has some saving to do in himself.

    We start off this fil with a Eli doing questionable police work leading to him in assaulting an unarmed man and breaking and entering with gun drawn into a residential dwelling. But he rescues the kidnapped girl thus establishing Eli as the good cop who will stop at nothing to do what is right.

    This film is aimed at the Christen audience talking in the fist few seconds about redemption and being prominently featured on a Christian channel.

    Will he find the light? Will he stop fighting everyone he meets? Will he let go of his past trauma and move on?
    10ajbullardth

    Left Behind On a Personal Level

    From the opening scene you know you're in for a treat with this film. The main actor Andrew Jacob Brown steals every scene that he's in. The writing in this film is done so well and the seeds are laid perfectly for the big finale.

    You get so caught up in the wild goose chase that Detective Eli Jenkins goes on that you're so vulnerable by the time the big finale comes. Excellent writing.

    The acting was really good in this movie and the locations were really good as well. I've seen my share of end times movies in the Christian space and this one is at the top. That's for sure!

    Great film for the whole family to watch!

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    • Release date
      • January 6, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Molalla, Oregon, USA(business and residence locations)
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      • Confound Productions
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      1 hour 23 minutes
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