The Fighting Temptations

The Fighting Temptations
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Jonathan Lynn
Written by	Elizabeth Hunter Saladin K. Patterson
Produced by	David Gale Loretha C. Jones Benny Medina Jeff Pollack
Starring	Cuba Gooding Jr. Beyoncé Knowles Mike Epps Latanya Richardson
Cinematography	Affonso Beato
Edited by	Paul Hirsch
Music by	Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis James Wright
Production companies	MTV Films Handprint Films
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date	September 19, 2003 (2003-09-19)
Running time	123 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$30 million
Box office	$32.7 million

The Fighting Temptations is a 2003 American musical comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn, written by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson, and distributed by Paramount Pictures and MTV Films. The main plot revolves around Darrin Hill (Cuba Gooding Jr.) who travels to his hometown of Monte Carlo, Georgia as he attempts to revive a church choir in order to enter a gospel competition. He seeks the help of a beautiful lounge singer and childhood friend, Lilly (Beyoncé Knowles), with whom he falls in love.^[1] Through the choir's music, Darrin brings the church community back together all the while wooing Lilly.

The film is notable for its soundtrack and ensemble cast. The film received mixed reviews upon release.