The Favorite

2019 • 108 minutes

About this movie

Benjamin Bernard has always wanted to be the favorite son, but his brother Luke is loved more—or so he perceives. He might perceive this because Luke is a soccer player, and that's his father, Danie's, favorite sport. To cope with his anger and resentment, Benjamin became a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. The two grown brothers are on a date with their girlfriends, Ashley and Rebecca, when a tragic car accident takes place, resulting in a fatality and leaving Luke battling for his life. The brothers must now fight not only for Luke's life but for their relationship with each other, their friends, family and God. One brother is healed physically; the other is transformed spiritually. In this family dynamic, they experience love, forgiveness, loss, healed relationships, and ultimately the realization that we are all God's favorite.

Ratings and reviews

This is a great movie full of healing, inspiration and the power of God's love. It is raw and personal. I appreciate that it is not watered down but real. It invites you into one man's search for peace and is inspired by the true life story of Luke Bernard who was in a devastating auto accident that left him unexpected to live. Not only did he live, but make a miraculous full recovery.

This movie stinks. There is not one good part of the movie. There is not one good quality actor in this movie. This was painfully bad. It was so frustrating to watch. Oh my goodness, I cannot stress how bad this is. Yikes.