The Fighting Temptations (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2003, The Fighting Temptations is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Jonathan Lynn, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Temptations stars Beyoncé as Lilly, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Darrin Hill, Wendell Pierce as Reverend Lewis and LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Paulina Pritchett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Fighting Temptations has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus 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 The Fighting Temptations page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Temptations tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighting Temptations (2003)?
- In US, The Fighting Temptations is available to stream on fuboTV, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 The Fighting Temptations worth watching?
- The Fighting Temptations holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighting Temptations?
- The Fighting Temptations stars Beyoncé, Cuba Gooding Jr., Wendell Pierce, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Faith Evans.
- When was The Fighting Temptations released?
- The Fighting Temptations was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.