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Meant to Be

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Meant to Be (2012)
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A young man searches for his mother and discovers God's plan for him.A young man searches for his mother and discovers God's plan for him.A young man searches for his mother and discovers God's plan for him.

  • Director
    • Bradley Dorsey
  • Writers
    • Bradley Dorsey
    • Lori Marett
    • Marshal Younger
  • Stars
    • Erika Eleniak
    • Bradley Dorsey
    • Erin Sossamon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    384
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bradley Dorsey
    • Writers
      • Bradley Dorsey
      • Lori Marett
      • Marshal Younger
    • Stars
      • Erika Eleniak
      • Bradley Dorsey
      • Erin Sossamon
    • 15User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Erika Eleniak
    Erika Eleniak
    • Linda Dickson
    Bradley Dorsey
    Bradley Dorsey
    • Nathan
    Erin Sossamon
    Erin Sossamon
    • Tori
    Kristen Renton
    Kristen Renton
    • Shelly
    Della Reese
    Della Reese
    • Mave
    Dean Cain
    Dean Cain
    • Mike Dickson
    Michael Gross
    Michael Gross
    • Mr. Trantham
    Colleen Foy
    Colleen Foy
    • Becky
    Leticia Robles
    Leticia Robles
    • Flight Attendant
    Danielle Hoetmer
    Danielle Hoetmer
    • Flight Attendant #2
    Rebekah Dorsey
    • Sonogram Technician
    Addison Dorsey
    • Girl on Airplane
    Brecken Dorsey
    • Little Boy
    Danielle de Arakal
    • Little Boy's Mother
    • (as Danielle J. Clark)
    Kate Rene Gleason
    Kate Rene Gleason
    • Nurse
    Christopher Anthony Avila
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    Robert T. Barrett
    • Airplane Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Waymond Lee
    Waymond Lee
    • Plane Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Bradley Dorsey
    • Writers
      • Bradley Dorsey
      • Lori Marett
      • Marshal Younger
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    8mary_prelle

    Boy Meets World

    I enjoyed this movie and will watch again, instead of at 1 am . I would watch this with my mom who volunteered at a center that counsels young women before they decide what to do. Unwanted pregnancy in the leading cause of abortions. Fear, the stigma still placed on un wed mothers, society norms all put pressure on any young woman to delete the unknown. When a woman has the baby, inevitably, they fall in love. Maybe they make the choice, sometimes a good one, for the child to go to a loving home. I think most times the mom, and dad if he is involved are filled with doubts when they make that decision, yet a better one than termination just because it is unwanted. I enjoyed the theme of this movie, the message as well as the unusual storyline. A good although easily spotted twist. I will liken this to a Touched by an Angel episode. WAS it? LOL>..MOstly I want to find the lovely song at the end...May all little angels born and gone to soon or those who never saw the light, Rest in His arms. Suffer the little children for such is the KINGDOM. I believe they are waiting...and they do not need to be baptized to go..jus sayen.
    7dthoughtsinc

    Different but intriguing

    I gave this film a 7 for being unique. The acting was, for some, marginal; for others the acting was quality (Della Reis & Dean Cain). It was a very slow movie but many are; so what. Another reviewer insinuated the film has right-wing leanings & portrays post abortive women as evil. As for the right-wing accusation, that's a convenient & lazy label to put on a portrayal of a subject matter one disagrees with. But, yes, it does have a message of life being a gift to protect. So call it what you will. Regarding a portrayal of post abortive women being evil: untrue. I would ask that reviewer through what filter he/she viewed this film. The film clearly conveys empathy & compassion for women/girls who have chosen or contemplated abortion. There is even a scene where a certain type of "prolifer" is criticized for seemingly lacking concern & service toward pregnant mothers facing the choice of carrying to term or aborting their babies. Anyway, I think it's a thought provoking & somewhat refreshing film. I've viewed more films than I could number that have conveyed the message that abortion is good, normal, right, understandable or a highly cherished right to protect at any cost or all of the above. I'm not mad at Bradley Dorsey or the cast & crew for putting together something to the contrary for once. Thanks!
    8john-08676-04364

    Great approach to unwanted pregnancies

    This movie is an entertaining and clever story that uses multiple perspectives to explore unwanted pregnancies. The plot is tight with each scene moving the movie forward and each character having an impact on another, and the acting was great for a low-budget film. For a movie with Christian themes, the messages are inherent to the story without overpowering it.
    9animeactor-873-712915

    worth it with an open mind

    Two of my housemates were watching this film when I returned home and, only the last hour of the movie is able to be reviewed. The song at the end is pretty good after watching only an hour of the movie. As someone who enjoyed Juno, this film surprised me with the way it portrayed the line between what is visible and invisible. Also, as someone who is aware of the profound effect that this decision has on the lives of the people in my small circle, it contains a unique message that is rarely captured at Hollywood film festivals. It is surprising that this made it through. Worthy of watching, especially if you have had an experience with the subject of accidental pregnancy. Full disclosure: One of my housemates liked this movie and the other felt turned off by the last 15 minutes of the film. So, two out of three people in our house liked it!
    8bryantmadeline

    This movie threw me for a loop

    My kids and I play a game on Purflo s because many of the movies are well low budget and gard to watch; the game is called random movie we must watch 30 Min of at least. We watched about 40 Mims and thought we knew the whole story and how it was going to end. Nope we was wrong.. The movie was a slow burner but I will say we'll worth the watch. While not completely Biblically correct it definitely got the message across and wasn't as preachy as some I've seen. Definitely worth the watch. There are some few we'll know actors and actresses in the movie. Thats what caught my eye.

    Ok , now the movie had sound issues pr something because at one moment someone's limes sounded even then another you could tell they had to voice them over. Everyone but the two younger girls was well acted. I didn't feel the younger had enough range to portray what she was supposed to be going through. Also, alot of the story not involving the main male character was had holes. Like where's the dad and how did the girls life turn out and etc.. After everything they talked about and showed they still didn't show what happened.

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    • Trivia
      The last film role for [Della Reese].
    • Quotes

      Nathan: [voiceover] I'm a writer, so I tend to stare a lot. I immerse myself in the world around me, but always at arm's length. I watch, I observe, I take notes.

      Flight Attendant: [serving passengers up ahead] And what would you like?

      Nathan: [voiceover] Everything is subject to become a title for a story, a line in a novel, a scene for a screenplay, but for days now I've done nothing but stare, and I don't know why. Do I not have anything worthy to write about? Must every single word have to impact the world? Why can't I just lay my hands on the keyboard and will my fingers to move? Write! Just write. A familiar voice screams at me, "Write what you know," but if I remain quiet, a still, small voice whispers to me, "Write about what you DON'T know."

    • Soundtracks
      A Moment in a Memory Never Made
      written and performed by Stephen Petree

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    • Release date
      • December 27, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Задуманное
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dorsey Productions
      • White Door Media
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    • Budget
      • $250,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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