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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
    442
    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
    • Billy
    • (as Caleb Hoffman)
    Dale Wheatley
    • Street Preacher
    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!
    9llm-32334

    Beyond what I expected!

    I DID NOT want to see another corny, terribly written, bad acted Christian movie. My small group was going to see this movie and I had said no to the invite. With some coaxing I went along. WOW! What a raw, gritty, well written, well acted HONEST movie about what the Christian walk really is. Thank you for bringing real TRUTH onto the big screen.
    7ChrisinDesMoines

    Great movie and highly recommended

    I only heard about this movie because it was advertised on Facebook. I was hesitant to purchase because far to often I've found myself disappointed in Christen faith based movies.

    I watched the trailers and liked what I saw, but I don't really trust reviews on Christian movies. Bad reviews are usually from people who are only reviewing to bring down the overall score and good reviews are from Christians who will give a 10 rating no matter what so I bit the bullet and got it.

    Worth every penny!

    Favorite Christan faith based movie is between this and Hell and Mr. Fudge (I've reviewed it in here). The acting in Mr. Fudge is better, but not by much. Plot in here I liked better, but again, not by much.

    The plot and acting in here may come across as a little over the top, but definitely some situations I can relate too and many of the characters remind me of people I know which is part of the reason why enjoy it so much. Definitely not a "pray and your prayers will be answered" movie, but also a "don't judge" movie as well.

    If you're a Christian, it's definitely a must see and if you're not, I would argue that it's an accurate look at what Christians are like in person. Sure, some of the behaviors might turn you off, but the support you get from Christians is spot on.
    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!
    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.

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