The Essential Church (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2023, The Essential Church is a documentary, drama and history film directed by Shannon Halliday, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. When governments use Covid emergency act edicts to restrict the gathering and worship of the Church, three pastors facing the risk of imprisonment, unlimited fines, and their own Churches splitting apart take a courageous stand and re-open in the face of a world that has chosen to comply.
Who’s in it. The Essential Church stars John MacArthur, Jenna Ellis, Paul M Jonna and Charles S LiMandri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Essential Church has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Essential Church page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Essential Church (2023)?
- In US, The Essential Church is available to 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 The Essential Church worth watching?
- The Essential Church holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Essential Church?
- The Essential Church stars John MacArthur, Jenna Ellis, Paul M Jonna, Charles S LiMandri and Jeffrey M Trissell.
- When was The Essential Church released?
- The Essential Church was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.