6 faith-based, family-friendly movies to watch this summer
2. 'Bad Counselors' (In theaters nationwide July 23–27 through Fathom Entertainment)
Faith-based comedy takes center stage in “Bad Counselors,” starring Chris Klein as Pastor Tom, the leader of a Christian summer camp whose peaceful summer is disrupted when two fraternity brothers pose as camp counselors to fulfill court-ordered community service.
Directed by Chris Dowling (“Run the Race,” “Where Hope Grows”), the film mixes broad comedy with themes of grace, redemption and discovering purpose. It’s reminiscent of the 2021 film “A Week Away,” bringing to the big screen the quirks and foibles of Christians summer camp.
Klein recently told The Christian Post the role of a pastor resonated deeply with him as both a father and mentor, and he hopes the movie becomes one of those feel-good family favorites audiences return to year after year.
In addition to Klein, the film stars Ramon Reed, Matt Cornett, Brec Bassinger, Missi Pyle, McKaley Miller, Nathan Gamble, Richard T. Jones and Pierson Fodé.
Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: leah.klett@christianpost.com
