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Praise This

  • 2023
  • TV-14
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
Drew 'Druski' Desbordes, Chloe Bailey, Tristan Mack Wilds, Loren Lott, Anjelika Washington, Koryn Hawthorne, and Quavo in Praise This (2023)
Youth choirs gather together for a music competition.
Play trailer2:55
8 Videos
38 Photos
MusicalRomance

A young woman with dreams of being a superstar joins an underdog Atlanta praise-team choir in the lead up to the national competitionA young woman with dreams of being a superstar joins an underdog Atlanta praise-team choir in the lead up to the national competitionA young woman with dreams of being a superstar joins an underdog Atlanta praise-team choir in the lead up to the national competition

  • Director
    • Tina Gordon
  • Writers
    • Tina Gordon
    • Brandon Broussard
    • Hudson Obayuwana
  • Stars
    • Chloe Bailey
    • Anjelika Washington
    • Quavo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tina Gordon
    • Writers
      • Tina Gordon
      • Brandon Broussard
      • Hudson Obayuwana
    • Stars
      • Chloe Bailey
      • Anjelika Washington
      • Quavo
    • 24User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

    Videos8

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:55
    Official Trailer
    "Sam sings for the crowd at the bowling alley"
    Clip 0:50
    "Sam sings for the crowd at the bowling alley"
    "Sam sings for the crowd at the bowling alley"
    Clip 0:50
    "Sam sings for the crowd at the bowling alley"
    Praise This: Natalie Tells Sam That She Can Sing
    Clip 0:51
    Praise This: Natalie Tells Sam That She Can Sing
    Praise This: Sam And Jess See The Prodigal Bros Rehearse
    Clip 0:26
    Praise This: Sam And Jess See The Prodigal Bros Rehearse
    Praise This: TY Tells Sam To Use His Song In The Competition
    Clip 0:47
    Praise This: TY Tells Sam To Use His Song In The Competition
    Praise This: Jess Is Excited To Meet Sam
    Clip 0:31
    Praise This: Jess Is Excited To Meet Sam

    Photos37

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    Chloe Bailey
    Chloe Bailey
    • Sam
    Anjelika Washington
    Anjelika Washington
    • Jess
    Quavo
    Quavo
    • T.Y. Way
    Drew 'Druski' Desbordes
    Drew 'Druski' Desbordes
    • Aaron
    • (as Druski)
    Jekalyn Carr
    • KiKi
    Kiara Iman
    • Jackie
    • (as Kiara Iman Heffner)
    Ilario Grant
    Ilario Grant
    • Jermaine
    Birgundi Baker
    Birgundi Baker
    • Melissa
    Koryn Hawthorne
    • Fallon
    Loren Lott
    Loren Lott
    • Kelly
    Tristan Mack Wilds
    Tristan Mack Wilds
    • Pastor Goodman
    Crystal Renee Hayslett
    Crystal Renee Hayslett
    • Natalie
    • (as Crystal Hayslett)
    Kendrick Cross
    Kendrick Cross
    • Uncle Larry
    Janora McDuffie
    Janora McDuffie
    • Aunt Liz
    Michael Anthony
    Michael Anthony
    • Bishop Headley
    Philip Fornah
    Philip Fornah
    • Darius
    Cocoa Brown
    Cocoa Brown
    • Cora
    Vanessa Fraction
    Vanessa Fraction
    • Prisilla
    • Director
      • Tina Gordon
    • Writers
      • Tina Gordon
      • Brandon Broussard
      • Hudson Obayuwana
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews24

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    6walkermeg

    Cousin sister makes the movie

    Jess is the best character. She's the reason for the season. It was cute and enjoyable to watch. Better than some movies out these days. But seriously, Jess is the best character in this movie. Giggled throughout the whole movie because of her. The quips in it were pretty funny. Was not a fan of Chloe Bailey's character, idk too cocky. But I still love her and girl can sang <3.

    Break every chain oil factory!!!! Break it and keep it broken.

    Favorite line "cousin sister" and the two random ladies who play commentary remind me of the podcasters from pitch perfect. Honestly, their characters should've had a podcast with their commentary.
    4babygurlj

    Decent but too much cussin

    I was really happy to find a gospel movie on a mainstream platform, but there's way too much cussin in this movie for it to be Christian. I don't understand why you would have a ton of cuss words in a Christian movie. As a Christian, I don't listen to things like that in movies or music or in any other way. Not all black people cuss and not all black people want to hear that. The acting and plot were decent but I really could have done without all the sexual innuendos. I try to support black projects but this one made it difficult only because of the filth that could have easily been left out.
    6melzlolohea

    6/10

    I love a good African American movie, especially with great vocals - but very different from the usual gospel music we hear in church. Don't get me wrong, I like the twist when they changed some "bangers" into gospel music, but it felt more like a hip hop movie... if my church sung these typa songs, you'd see me attempt to break dance rather than praising. The movie showcased what we have in the usual church; the gossipers, the haters and, the sinners; it's sad but true because Christian's are not perfect, no one is. Overall it was a good movie, but I wish we got to see Chloe be more vulnerable with God.
    6exceladeogun

    Pitch Perfect meets Church

    Praise This

    Pitch Perfect meets Church and you get Praise This. This is a feel good movie meant to instill faith, but it doesn't deliver this in an overbearing manner where you feel faith is being shoved down your throat.

    The first half of the movie was cringey, but it progressively got better. The acting is good, and Chloe Bailey shines, showing she can Sing (I mean, we all knew she can, but she came to reinforce that point), act and dance.

    The plot could have been better, and the dialogues needed a more natural feel, but overall, Praise This stays true to being a feel good movie about singing and faith.

    6/10.
    8Advocate1

    Chloe stole the show

    Chloe stole the show. This movie shows how talented she is, with an ability to act, sing, and dance like her mentor (Beyoncé). The movie is a journey through faith where the character Chloe plays has some trials and tribulations she must sort through. And just like many us, when we first turned the corner to get on the right track, we may have made a mistake or two. In this movie, Chloe stole the show. Literally. You have to watch the show yo catch it. But this is a good movie for the entire family. I also enjoyed the cameo appearances of some of the gospel greats of this era (Ms. Carr & Ms. Hawthorne). It's a movie that mirrors life. Broken people in search of a perfect God. Save the judgment for King Jesus.

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      Actresses Anjelika Washington and Birgundi Baker both appeared in CW Arrowverse shows. Washington as Beth Chapel in "Stargirl" and Baker as Anaya in "Black Lightning"
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      Written by Rich Harrison (as Richard Harrison), Amerie (as Amerie Rogers), Stanley Walden

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Roku [United States]
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 讚美
    • Production companies
      • The Story Company
      • Universal Pictures
      • Will Packer Media
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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