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Small Group

  • 2018
  • PG-13
  • 2h 1m
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6.7/10
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Emily Dunlop, Sterling Hurst, and Matt Chastain in Small Group (2018)
Documentary filmmaker R. Scott Cooper moves his family to Georgia after being hired to make a film about the dwindling influence of Christianity. Scott intends to make an honest film, but his producer Ballard has other plans. To pull back the curtain, Scott and his wife infiltrate a small group at a local church. As their relationship with the group grows, Ballards intentions become more clear, putting Scott and Mary in an awkward position. How will the group respond to such personal betrayal?
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On a mission to expose the dark side of Christian culture, documentary filmmaker R. Scott Cooper infiltrates a small group.On a mission to expose the dark side of Christian culture, documentary filmmaker R. Scott Cooper infiltrates a small group.On a mission to expose the dark side of Christian culture, documentary filmmaker R. Scott Cooper infiltrates a small group.

  • Director
    • Matt Chastain
  • Writer
    • Matt Chastain
  • Stars
    • Emily Dunlop
    • Sterling Hurst
    • Matt Chastain
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    446
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Matt Chastain
    • Writer
      • Matt Chastain
    • Stars
      • Emily Dunlop
      • Sterling Hurst
      • Matt Chastain
    • 63User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Emily Dunlop
    Emily Dunlop
    • Mary Cooper
    Sterling Hurst
    Sterling Hurst
    • R. Scott Cooper
    Matt Chastain
    • Shane Baxter
    Liza Jaine
    Liza Jaine
    • Elyse Baxter
    Rachel Sorensen
    Rachel Sorensen
    • Monica Mathison
    Derrick Gilliam
    Derrick Gilliam
    • Robert Mathison
    James Cole
    • Kenny Lynch
    Marilyn Chung
    • Emily Lynch
    Kasandra Bandfield
    Kasandra Bandfield
    • Rebecca Kailani
    Matt Mercurio
    Matt Mercurio
    • Deke Kailani
    Copelyn Chastain
    • Casey Cooper
    Caleb Nix Hoffmann
    Caleb Nix Hoffmann
    • Billy
    • (as Caleb Hoffman)
    Dale Wheatley
    • Street Preacher
    Robert Riechel Jr.
    Robert Riechel Jr.
    • Ballard Nelson
    Alexandra Ficken
    Alexandra Ficken
    • Heather
    Najah Bradley
    Najah Bradley
    • Barista
    Rebeca Robles
    Rebeca Robles
    • Cori Crowder
    Riley Hartman
    • Scott Cooper (Age 8)
    • Director
      • Matt Chastain
    • Writer
      • Matt Chastain
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    10etinthegap

    Get a real life experience

    If you want to laugh .. watch it. If you want to cry.. watch it. But if you really want to get to know real christians they are just as they play in this movie, simply imperfect humans longing to be better every day. I love it!
    10jacobsahms

    Small Group Hilariously & Beautifully Captures the Heart of Church

    Matt Chastain's film about a reporter who goes "undercover" to expose the true nature of church is incredibly funny - and poignantly shows how church can get it right. Fully aware of all the ways church can get it wrong, Chastain's script delivers in ways that people who've been in small groups will chuckle knowingly and people who haven't will realize what they've been missing all along. In the end, having entertained us, Chastain will also leave us mulling over what it means to be a person of faith - or even a person who wants to leave an impact on the world. Now, we have to sit back and wait to see what he's going to challenge us with next.
    8karenchristine-19496

    Real life behind church doors

    I liked the movie because it was real and not churchy. I felt the character's emotions and felt like I was apart of their life. My one wish would be more elaboration on some events than others. LOVED how the neighbor played into the plot. Awesome!
    9timdemott

    I was hesitant going in but thoroughly enjoyed this movie

    I won't even lie, I was concerned going in because it is a faith based film and well--no one likes getting preached at. But this movie takes a different approach and is all the better for it. Rather than berating the viewer with bible verses and kitschy morals, this movie focuses on telling a good story that just so happens to contain a few morals along the way.

    This film not only captured the nuance of real life in a way that no other faith based film I've seen has before, but was also willing to take risks with the writing and directing which make it far more accessible to a secular audience.

    Small group has something for everyone including a story that is actually interesting, characters you can actually empathize with, and jokes that are actually funny. And while it may or may not have you wondering if you should start going to church again, it's definitely worth the watch.
    10deeann-65775

    Outstanding Family Movie

    Loved this movie! It has a great plot, moments of laughter, moments of intensity and a great cast. The Christian message is authentic and represents the real struggle so many people have today in the church. There are far too few movies like Small Group - watch and enjoy!

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Limesoda Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $37,058
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,579
      • Oct 21, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $37,058
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      • 2h 1m(121 min)
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