Joyful Noise
2012 · Movie · PG-13 · 117 min · ★ 6.4 · 38% critics
A small-town church choir heads toward a national competition, but a leadership change sparks a clash over the group’s musical direction. As personalities collide and family pressures rise, the singers must find common ground, rebuild morale, and come together for a performance that could redefine their community.
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-01-13
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Critic score
- 38/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (167 votes)
About
If you enjoy upbeat, family-friendly musical dramas with big voices, rivalry-to-teamwork vibes, and a positive message, this may click; Not for you if you dislike cheesy, predictable stories or faith-leaning themes like in Rock of Ages.
Pros: energetic gospel performances; feel-good family tone; charming lead chemistry | Cons: predictable, cliché plot; uneven humor and drama; can feel cheesy
Themes
- southern usa
- musical
- intellectual disability
- gospel music
Cast & crew
Queen Latifah
as Vi Rose Hill
Dolly Parton
as G.G. Sparrow
Keke Palmer
as Olivia Hill
Jeremy Jordan
as Randy Garrity
Dexter Darden
as Walter Hill
Courtney B. Vance
as Pastor Dale
Jesse L. Martin
as Marcus Hill
Kirk Franklin
as Baylor Sykes
Angela Grovey
as Earla
Andy Karl
as Caleb
Directed by Todd Graff