Courage (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 2009, Courage is a drama and family film directed by George Erschbamer, running about 90 minutes. “Strength comes from within.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jason Priestley (TV's "Beverly Hills, 90210") and Andrea Roth star in this inspirational adventure story about courage, love and the power of family. Aspiring author Robert (Priestly) organizes a quick getaway with his wife and daughter designed to rebuild their estranged relationship with his daughter, but when a powerful storm hits they are forced to make a crash landing on the ominously named Bear Island. With Robert seriously injured and no way to reach the mainland, the three castaways find that they must rely on their faith -- and each other -- to survive the ordeal.
Who’s in it. Courage stars Andrea Roth as Teresa, Jason Priestley as Robert, Genevieve Buechner as Christy and Garry Chalk as Louis Vale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Courage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Courage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Courage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Courage (2009)?
- In US, Courage is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Courage worth watching?
- Courage holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Courage?
- Courage stars Andrea Roth, Jason Priestley, Genevieve Buechner, Garry Chalk and Gabrielle Rose.
- When was Courage released?
- Courage was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.