A Great Awakening 2026

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One of the most defining moments in American history is the story of an unlikely friendship between the Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin.

John Paul Sneed

as Benjamin Franklin

Jonathan Blair

as George Whitefield

JT Schaeffer

as Benny Franklin Bache

Josh Bates

as Alexander Hamilton

Joe Dignoti

as Bread vendor

Stephen Foster Harris

as William Blount

Zac Johnson

as Caleb Strong

Matt Meyer

as Robert Yates

Stephen Atherholt

as Gunning Bedford Jr.

Ryan Jameson Hippe

as William Seward

Director:

Joshua Enck

Writer:

Joshua Enck, Jonathan Blair, Jeff Bender

Genres:

Drama,History

Release Date:

2026 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

129 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

A Great Awakening

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

John Paul Sneed

as Benjamin Franklin

Jonathan Blair

as George Whitefield

JT Schaeffer

as Benny Franklin Bache

Josh Bates

as Alexander Hamilton

Joe Dignoti

as Bread vendor

Stephen Foster Harris

as William Blount

Zac Johnson

as Caleb Strong

Matt Meyer

as Robert Yates

Stephen Atherholt

as Gunning Bedford Jr.

Ryan Jameson Hippe

as William Seward

Carson Burkett

as John Wesley

Alana Gerlach

as Elizabeth Whitefield

Russell Dean Schultz

as George Washington

Joshua Boulden

as Thomas Burton / Hamlet

Henry Watt

as Young Benjamin Franklin

Chris Faith

as Josiah Franklin

Haven Enck

as Janey Franklin

Jacob Daniel Cummings

as James Madison

Chris Nelson

as Edmund Randolph

Gracelyn Fulmer

as Messenger Girl

William Mellina

as Samuel

Daniel Gorham

as Joseph

Mayhew Martin

as Admiral Howe

Robert Bigley

as George Mason

Nolan Livesay

as Luther Martin

Michael Lapham

as George Read

Robert G. Taylor

as James Wilson

Daniel Stargel

as Hugh Williamson

Jeff Bodnar

as William Paterson

Brodie Kennedy

as Young George Whitefield

Tricia Bridgeman

as Sally Franklin Bache

Kyra Carrano

as Deborah Franklin

Caroline Weber

as Young Sally Franklin

Everly Miller

as Eliza Franklin Bache

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