Courageous (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2011, Courageous is a drama film directed by Alex Kendrick, running about 129 minutes. “Honor Begins at Home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Law enforcement officers Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners stand up to the worst the streets have to offer with confidence and focus. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. They know that God desires to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, but their children are beginning to drift further and further away from them. When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God... and to their children?
Who’s in it. Courageous stars Ken Bevel as Nathan Hayes, Alex Kendrick as Adam Mitchell, Kevin Downes as Shane Fuller and Renee Jewell as Victoria Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Courageous has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Angel Studios, Wonder Project Amazon Channel and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Courageous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Courageous tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Courageous (2011)?
- In US, Courageous is available to stream on Angel Studios, Wonder Project Amazon Channel and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Courageous worth watching?
- Courageous holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Courageous?
- Courageous stars Ken Bevel, Alex Kendrick, Kevin Downes, Renee Jewell and Rusty Martin.
- When was Courageous released?
- Courageous was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.