

After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, high school basketball Coach John Harrison helps the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.
Acting
Aryn Wright-Thompson actually delivers; Kendrick less cringe than usual.
Cinematography
Running sequences that almost make cross-country look cinematic.

Director
Alex Kendrick
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Kendrick brothers shot this in Albany, Georgia with mostly volunteer crew from their church, keeping budget under $5 million.
This became the highest-grossing film from Sherwood Pictures, proving the faith-based market still hungers for sports metaphors about God's plan.