A Great Awakening

Set in the 18th century, A Great Awakening is a historical drama focusing on the unexpected friendship between the preacher George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin. As the American colonies face instability, the two men form a bond based on mutual respect despite their differing perspectives on faith and pragmatism. Their relationship develops alongside the religious movement known as the Great Awakening, where Whitefield's sermons on liberty help unify a generation and influence the conceptualization of freedom within the emerging nation.

The film was directed by Joshua Enck, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jonathan Blair and Jeff Bender. The production was handled by Roadside Attractions and Sight & Sound Films. The cast features John Paul Sneed as Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Blair as George Whitefield, supported by JT Schaeffer as Benny Franklin Bache and Josh Bates as Alexander Hamilton. The production involved a large team, including 183 credited crew members and 145 credited cast members.

Since its release on April 3, 2026, the movie has earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception on TMDB is generally positive, with a rating of 7.2/10 based on 27 votes.