Facing the Giants (2006)
Kernel Score: 85% · 492 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama
Released: 2006-09-29
Runtime: 111 minutes
Where to watch Facing the Giants
- Stream: Angel Studios
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A losing coach with an underdog football team faces their giants of fear and failure on and off the field to surprising results.
Facing the Giants parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Facing the Giants is a faith-based PG family sports drama about a struggling football coach overcoming adversity.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Contains standard football-game contact violence typical of a sports drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Alex Kendrick as Grant Taylor
- Shannen Fields as Brooke Taylor
- Bill Butler as Neil Prater
- Bailey Cave as David Childers
- Steve Williams as Larry Childers
- Tracy Goode as Brady Owens
- Jim McBride as Bobby Lee Duke
- Tommy McBride as Jonathan Weston
- Jason McLeod as Brock Kelley
- Chris Willis as J.T. Hawkins Jr.
Facing the Giants FAQ
Is Facing the Giants good?
Facing the Giants has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 492 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Facing the Giants?
In the US you can stream Facing the Giants on Angel Studios, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Facing the Giants OK for kids?
Facing the Giants is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Facing the Giants is a faith-based PG family sports drama about a struggling football coach overcoming adversity.
What movies are like Facing the Giants?
If you liked Facing the Giants, try The Blind Side, Chak De! India, Rudy and Radio.