Flywheel
2003 · Movie · NR · 120 min · ★ 7.1 · 77% critics
A used-car salesman tries to sell people on a story of honesty and good deals, but his manipulation and dishonesty catch up to him. When he reaches a personal turning point, he starts changing how he lives, hoping it will set everything right.
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Details
- Years
- 2003
- Release date
- 2003-07-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Critic score
- 77/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (85 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Flywheel if you want an uplifting, family-friendly story about integrity and faith; Not for you if you dislike low-budget Christian films like Fireproof or Facing the Giants or want a more polished mainstream production.
Pros: feel-good moral message; funny wholesome moments; memorable turnaround | Cons: low-budget production value; slow at times; polarizing faith focus
Themes
- baby
- ark of the covenant
- capitalism
- parent child relationship
- prayer
- christianity
- minister
- georgia
- dysfunctional family
- repentance
- car salesman
- used car salesman
- +7 more
Cast & crew
Alex Kendrick
as Jay Austin
- JD
Janet Lee Dapper
as Judy Austin
- RH
Richie Hunnewell
as Todd Austin
- RB
Roger Breland
as Mr. Austin
Lisa Arnold
as Hillary Vail
Tracy Goode
as Bernie Meyers
- WB
Walter Burnett
as Max Kendall
- JM
Jim McBride
as Butch Bowers
- RH
Rutha Harris
as Katie Harris
- RA
Rosetta Harris Armstrong
as Katie's Sister
Directed by Alex Kendrick