Courageous, a movie about five men and the challenges of faith, family, and fatherhood, was the number one new movie in America when it hit theatres last fall.  This past week it came out on DVD, where it again hit the top of the charts.  The church-made film reportedly had a budget of around $2 million, a number that belies its nearly Hollywood-worthy production quality.  Box office numbers were in the $34M range.

Four of the men are Albany police officers, and one is a local construction worker.  The film doesn’t directly address the challenges of living a Christian faith or being a father as it relates to their careers, though at one point the police chief pointedly says

“Look, I know your shiftwork’s hard, and I know you see the worst side of people out there.  But when you clock out, go home and love your families.”

Both the film and its producers (who previously made Facing the Giants and Fireproof) are unapologetically Christian, and faith is central to the movie’s message.  The challenging message to be good fathers is related clearly across career fields, race, and family history.  Whether you are a fighter pilot, security forces, crew chief, or civilian, it is a message worth hearing — and prayerfully acting on.

The film is a moving, challenging, and entertaining movie that is well worth watching — especially for fathers or those who may one day be.

Courageous is Recommended.  It is available at Amazon. (This site is an Amazon Associate and may earn from qualifying purchases made through Amazon referrals.)

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