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Ordinary Angels

Ordinary Angels

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20247.71h 58m

Overview

Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.

Directed by Jon Gunn
Written by Meg Tilly, Kelly Fremon Craig
Produced by David Beal, Jon Berg, Johnathan Dorfman
Box OfficeBudget: $13.0MRevenue: $20.6M

Top Cast

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

Sharon Stevens

Alan Ritchson

Alan Ritchson

Ed Schmitt

Emily Mitchell

Emily Mitchell

Michelle Schmitt

Skywalker Hughes

Skywalker Hughes

Ashley Schmitt

Nancy Travis

Nancy Travis

Barbara Schmitt

Tamala Jones

Tamala Jones

Rose

Drew Powell

Drew Powell

Pastor Dave Stone

Amy Acker

Amy Acker

Theresa Schmitt

Stephanie Sy

Stephanie Sy

Amy Chan

Erik Athavale

Erik Athavale

Dr. Ghorbani

Themes & Keywords

small townchristianitysnowstormcommunitybased on true storyalcoholismtragedyhospitalkindnessfamilysick childempathy1990shealthcarelouisville, kychristian faithwidower with daughterpowerful womanhilariousadmiringadoringhopefuloptimistic

About Ordinary Angels

Ordinary Angels is a drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of small town, christianity, snowstorm, community, based on true story, alcoholism. Directed by Jon Gunn, it stars Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Emily Mitchell. Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.

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