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A broken man, a charismatic pastor, and one stubborn horse walk into a bar called 'healing.'
TMDB
10
IMDb
69

Riding on Faith (2023)

faith-based redemption arcslow-burn emotionalsmall-town solemn

Overview

Drama

A shattered man, haunted by the loss of his wife and young daughter, finds himself trapped in the grief. When a charismatic new pastor arrives in town, an unexpected friendship takes root, offering the possibility of hope and healing.

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horse

Standout Aspects

Acting

Dwayne Tarver brings unexpected gravitas to the pastor role.

Practical Effects

Real horse work—no CGI shortcuts in the healing scenes.

Writing

Dialogue that actually sounds like humans in pain, not sermons.

Best for:Solo: When you need a good cathartic cry alone.·Family: Multi-generational viewing with your churchgoing relatives.·Streaming: Sunday afternoon when you're feeling existentially fragile.
Heads up:Emotional: Child loss depicted in flashbacks—grief is raw and unflinching.·Triggers: Suicidal ideation briefly explored in Steven's lowest moments.
ReleasedSep 17, 2023
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StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy

Top Cast

J.C. Hoffman

J.C. Hoffman

Michelle

Micah Kobayashi

Micah Kobayashi

Chloe

Isabella Olivas

Isabella Olivas

Tessa

Sarah Queralt

Sarah Queralt

Riley

Dwayne Tarver

Dwayne Tarver

John Phillips

Trevor Van Uden

Trevor Van Uden

Steven

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The horse 'Faith' was a last-minute casting replacement when the original equine actor spooked on set.

Insight

Director reportedly cut 12 minutes of explicit sermon content after test audiences found it 'preachy'—the restraint shows.

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RIDING ON FAITH Trailer

RIDING ON FAITH Trailer

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