Have a Little Faith

A gentle, reflective drama about faith and mortality that unfolds with quiet warmth and sincerity.

Directed by

Jon Avnet

Genres

Drama, Tv movie

Starring

Laurence Fishburne, Bradley Whitford, Anika Noni Rose

Tagline

Paths Cross. Lives Change

Overview

At age 82, Mitch Albom's former rabbi Albert Lewis wants the famous Detroit sportswriter to give his eulogy when the time comes. Albom makes a visit to his former home town in New Jersey, where Rabbi Lewis has served a congregation for about 50 years. Albom doesn't feel worthy, especially since he is no longer a practicing Jew and, in fact, he has married a Christian (who apparently isn't active either). Nevertheless, Rabbi Lewis says he is the one to do the job, and over the next eight years, Albom makes several visits back home and even attends some Sabbath services, where the good rabbi is determined to continue working and inspiring his flock even as his health declines.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Faith, death, memory, family

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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