The Fighting Temptations(2003)
Don't fight the feeling.
The Fighting Temptations Synopsis
Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.
The Fighting Temptations (2003) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by Jonathan Lynn, released on September 19, 2003 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyoncé, Mike Epps and Faith Evans. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 138 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Lynn
- Writers:
- Elizabeth Hunter, Elizabeth Hunter, Elizabeth Hunter
- Producers:
- David Gale, Jeff Pollack, Benny Medina
- Cinematographer:
- Affonso Beato
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Handprint Entertainment
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $30,238,577
- Status:
- Released
The Fighting Temptations (2003) Trailer
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The Fighting Temptations Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Darrin Hill
Beyoncé
as Lilly
Mike Epps
as Lucius
Faith Evans
as Maryann Hill
Steve Harvey
as Miles Smoke
Wendell Pierce
as Reverend Lewis
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
as Paulina Pritchett
Dave Sheridan
as Bill
Angie Stone
as Alma
Rue McClanahan
as Nancy Stringer
Melba Moore
as Bessie Cooley
Shirley Caesar
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Lynn, written by Elizabeth Hunter, Elizabeth Hunter and Elizabeth Hunter, produced by David Gale, Jeff Pollack and Benny Medina.
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The Fighting Temptations Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 138 ratings.
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The Fighting Temptations – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fighting Temptations online?
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The Fighting Temptations (2003) is available to stream on fuboTV and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fighting Temptations?
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The main cast of The Fighting Temptations (2003) includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyoncé, Mike Epps, Faith Evans and Steve Harvey. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fighting Temptations released?
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The Fighting Temptations was released on September 19, 2003 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Fighting Temptations worth watching?
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The Fighting Temptations (2003) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 138 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fighting Temptations?
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Yes. The official The Fighting Temptations trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.