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Elijah Peel

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 47m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Nathan Ross Murphy, Kevin D. Sepe

Producer:

Jordan Danelz, Carlota Espinosa, Kevin D. Sepe

Writer:

Kevin D. Sepe

Release Date:

Aug 14, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 47m

Synopsis

Elijah Peel follows a stadium-filling rock star whose life of fame and addiction comes to a sudden halt after a heart attack nearly costs him everything.

Cast

  • Robert Malcolm Cumming
  • Evelyn Grace Kite
  • April Billingsley
  • Princess Elmore
  • Jason Louder
  • Mark McClain Wilson
  • Paulina Sofia
  • Kalyn Elizabeth Wood
  • Teresa Cesario
Moviegoers are saying
This Memphis-shot Christian drama divides audiences between those who appreciate its heartfelt local production values and catchy original songs, and viewers who find its overt religious messaging heavy-handed and preachy. While some praise the opening 30 minutes as a 'psychotic Tony Scott-ian cocaine bender sequence' and celebrate the film's showcase of Memphis, others criticize unrealistic character development and medical inaccuracies that break immersion.
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  • Aug 15, 2026

    Honestly, there are better ways to show someone having a life changing moment without trying to shove Jesus down the audience's throat. A bible verse here and there or a mention of faith would have been enough. Separate from that, the movie would not have been that bad…

    9 Likes
    Cinemaniac247
    Cinemaniac247
    Aug 17, 2026

    Definitely comparable to a hallmark movie. I’m not into hallmark movies, my mom is going to love it when she watches.

    7 Likes
    Olivia
    Olivia
    Aug 20, 2026

    Super stoked to have a movie that looks this good show off the city I call home. Shoutout to the crew, y'all are soooo sexy.

    3 Likes
    Jaige
    Jaige
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    Aug 19, 2026

    the movie is by far the best one out of the week. it was a good story and a fantastic direction. highly recommend

    2 Likes
    Moviebuffgrant Grant Atkins
    Moviebuffgrant Grant Atkins
    Aug 13, 2026

    Forgot to log this after the premiere last week. Everyone go see it eleventy billion times so we can make more movies in Memphis. Obviously I’m biased but I genuinely think the first 30 minutes is worth the cost of the ticket. Jordan Danelz and Nathan Ross Murphy took 25…

    3 Likes
    homal0ne
    homal0ne
    Aug 16, 2026

    Boring and preachy… not much else to say on this one 2026 Ranked

    3 Likes
    Rae
    Rae
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    Aug 16, 2026

    Could have been a really great film but it was way too much overt Jesus talk. It was like every few minutes, they were like you know this film is about Jesus, right? Because it is, it is about Jesus. I skipped church to watch this but i found myself wondering if i would…

    3 Likes
    moviemailman
    moviemailman

    Elijah's sudden and jarring change from devoted rockstar to quitting all of it is quite an inaccurate depiction of the long journey of true and lasting spiritual metanoia. Also, there is no subtlety here, everything is said instead of being shown. Also, tiny detail but the…

    2 Likes
    JVR
    JVR
    Aug 16, 2026

    Once you've seen one Christian movie you've seen them all

    2 Likes
    chase9009
    chase9009
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Elijah Peel come out in theaters?
August 14, 2026 is the release date.
Is Elijah Peel (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Elijah Peel (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 47min long.
What's Elijah Peel (2026) about?
Elijah Peel follows a stadium-filling rock star whose life of fame and addiction comes to a sudden halt after a heart attack nearly costs him everything.
Who's the cast of Elijah Peel (2026)?
  • Robert Malcolm Cumming as Elijah Peel
  • Evelyn Grace Kite as Jessica Sanchez
  • April Billingsley as Maria Sanchez
  • Princess Elmore as Hattie
  • Jason Louder as Spoon
  • Mark McClain Wilson as Joe Mancetti
  • Paulina Sofia as Nurse Isabel
  • Kalyn Elizabeth Wood as Rosie
  • Teresa Cesario as Sister Catherine
Who's the director behind Elijah Peel (2026)?
Nathan Ross Murphy and Kevin D. Sepe directed Elijah Peel (2026).
Who produced Elijah Peel (2026)?
Jordan Danelz, Carlota Espinosa and Kevin D. Sepe produced Elijah Peel (2026).