A Great Awakening Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A Cinematic Retelling of the Spiritual Awakening That Helped Shape The Identity of a Nation

Last modified: Dec. 20, 2025

A Great Awakening

Coming Out: Friday, April 3, 2026 Theaters

Set in the tense years leading up to the fight for independence, the film uncovers the spiritual movement that reshaped hearts, unified communities, and helped forge the identity of a nation.

Director: Joshua Enck

Starring: Jonathan Blair • Josh Bates • Stephen Foster Harris

N/A Drama 2 hrs, 9 m

77% WILL SEE 23% WON'T SEE

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A Great Awakening tells the true story of an unlikely friendship that resulted in one of the most defining moments in American history. With the colonies on the brink of collapse, the Reverend George Whitefield sparks the first Great Awakening, uniting an entire generation with his thundering proclamation of liberty in Christ. In a miraculous turn of events, one of Whitefield’s closest friends and greatest promoters becomes none other than Benjamin Franklin. With the nation’s freedom hanging in the balance, Franklin discovers true liberty cannot only be written into law - it must be awakened in the hearts of the people.

Drama Historical

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Who stars in A Great Awakening – Cast List

Who is making A Great Awakening – Crew List

Director: Joshua Enck
Screenwriters: Joshua Enck
Jonathan Blair
Jeff Bender

Studios: Roadside Attractions
Production Company: Sight & Sound Films

Production – What we know about the A Great Awakening

Key Facts

“We hope this film allows audiences to witness how ordinary people and an extraordinary God can steer the course of a nation,” said Joshua Enck, Director of A GREAT AWAKENING and President & Chief Story Officer of Sight & Sound. “In a moment when the conversation around liberty is once again front and center, this story reminds us that a spiritual awakening helped prepare a nation long before independence was declared.” 2025-12-20

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2025

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 2 hrs, 9 m
Tagline: A Cinematic Retelling of the Spiritual Awakening That Helped Shape The Identity of a Nation
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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A Great Awakening Release Date: When is the film coming out?

A Great Awakening is scheduled for release in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 3 , 2026. There are three other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Drama and Living the Land.