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The Favorite

  • 2019
  • PG-13
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Jeff Hardy, John Schneider, Matthew Fahey, Luke Benjamin Bernard, Castille Landon, and Amye Gousset in The Favorite (2019)
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Inspired by the true events of Luke Benjamin Bernard. His spiritual and physical transformation is told through the life of two brothers.Inspired by the true events of Luke Benjamin Bernard. His spiritual and physical transformation is told through the life of two brothers.Inspired by the true events of Luke Benjamin Bernard. His spiritual and physical transformation is told through the life of two brothers.

  • Director
    • Curtis Graham
  • Writers
    • Luke Benjamin Bernard
    • Melinda Ledman
  • Stars
    • John Schneider
    • Luke Benjamin Bernard
    • Matthew Fahey
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    431
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    • Director
      • Curtis Graham
    • Writers
      • Luke Benjamin Bernard
      • Melinda Ledman
    • Stars
      • John Schneider
      • Luke Benjamin Bernard
      • Matthew Fahey
    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    John Schneider
    John Schneider
    • Daniel Bernard
    Luke Benjamin Bernard
    • Benjamin Bernard
    Matthew Fahey
    Matthew Fahey
    • Luke Bernard
    Mollee Gray
    Mollee Gray
    • Ashley Walters
    Tyron Woodley
    Tyron Woodley
    • Nick Grady
    Jeff Hardy
    Jeff Hardy
    • Conner Fraser
    Uriah Hall
    Uriah Hall
    • Sam Reid
    Amye Gousset
    Amye Gousset
    • Kathy Bernard
    Michelle Feliciano
    Michelle Feliciano
    • Rebecca Reyes
    Robby Stahl
    Robby Stahl
    • Michael Daley
    Mason Dixon
    • Announcer
    Liz Drummer
    • Extra
    Benjamin Glossop
    • Fighter Tank
    Selina Guerra
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    Kathleen Halbert
    • Mrs. Walters
    Hudson Harris
    • Young Luke
    Mark Harris
    • Phillip Moore
    Rey Hernandez
    Rey Hernandez
    • Refere Melvin
    • Director
      • Curtis Graham
    • Writers
      • Luke Benjamin Bernard
      • Melinda Ledman
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    10Flagirl27

    Great movie with a solid message

    What I loved about this movie is that it had something for everyone in our family. There is romance, action, and a solid story line about relationships that everyone can relate to. I was deeply touched by the message and it got me doing some real soul searching. I was very impressed with the quality of acting and production. I would not recommend this for smaller children as there are some fighting scenes that are very realistic, but I found nothing offensive that made me uneasy about having teenagers there.
    1romelxavier767

    Awful awful awful 😞

    This movie stinks. There is not one good part of the movie. There is not one good quality actor in this movie. This was painfully bad. It was so frustrating to watch. Oh my goodness, I cannot stress how bad this is. Yikes.
    8agreenerimage

    Great stories need to be told and heard!

    I was most awed by the story behind the story and how the true life experience of Luke Bernard was woven into his screenplay--which was a second, unique story in itself. Bravo!
    9serhardtinfla

    Wonderful story made better when you know the background

    Not very often do you connect with a movie like this! This movie opened my eyes to how MY brother probably felt growing up. I was the 3 sport athlete that excelled and he was the younger brother who struggled to make the team. My folks showed up at most of my games yet my brother never knew if he was even going to start. I feel I need to reach out to my brother to apologize.

    The movie was entertaining, well written and contained great action scenes. I knew the background of Luke Bernard, to realize that it was HE who was in the near death accident yet was able to not only write this screenplay, but co-produce it AND be the lead actor, obviously this was a miracle and God does have a purpose for him, and it might be more than just this movie!

    Well done, and thank you!
    10shameekwright

    A must-see movie

    I am not going to sit here and tell you the movie but I can tell you this it had me doing a whole lot of thinking of my past relationship with my father and brother. This is a must-see movie. I recommend that you go and see it

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Fandango
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Pinellas County, Florida, USA(Interior and exterior shots)
    • Production companies
      • Lightbearer Films
      • Greyhouse Films
      • St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commission
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      • $630,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
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