Like a Country Song

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Like a Country Song
Like A Country Song Movie Cover.jpg
Directed byJohnny Remo
Written byDaniel Backman
Johnny Remo
Produced byDaniel Backman
Allan Camaisa
Megan Camaisa
Jamie Creasy Jr
Dale Gibson
Tammy Hyler
Johnny
Remo Nils Allen Stewart
Kim Waltrip
Starring Billy Ray Cyrus
Jennifer Taylor
CinematographyRudy Harbon
Edited byKen Conrad
Music byTammy Hyler
Fred Williams
Production
company
Distributed by CMD Distribution [1]
Release date
  • September 9, 2014 (2014-09-09)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Like a Country Song is a 2014 Christian drama film starring Billy Ray Cyrus and Jennifer Taylor. [2] [3] [4] The film released on September 9, 2014, by CMD Distribution. The film also stars Kerry Knuppe, Joel Smallbone.

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ChristianReview.com rated the film at 4 out of 5 stars stating: "Like A County Song is a great movie. It looks good thanks to some good lighting, camerawork, and post production color correcting, making this a movie that would play well on both at the theater and on a TV screen." [5] The Dove Foundation said "This movie clearly illustrates the realities of life but also the hope one has in following God." [6] Christian Cinema also gave the film 4 stars out of 5 [7] stating "Make no mistake, this is a story about healing, forgiveness and redemption..." [8] Ted Baehr of Movieguide rated the film with three stars out of four saying "Like A Country Song has many positive, faith affirming moments. It shows the freedom that forgiveness gives, not just in forgiving others of their mistakes, but accepting Christ’s forgiveness of our mistakes. A beautiful portrayal of the Gospel, repentance and reconciliation are properly displayed. Light caution is still advised for Like A Country Song, due to some minor violence and heavy drinking." [9]

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