Overcomer
A heartfelt Christian sports drama where a frustrated coach and an asthmatic teenage runner discover that true identity is an internal marathon, not a worldly sprint.
Overcomer
Overcomer

"What do you allow to define you?"

22 August 2019 United States of America 119 min ⭐ 7.7 (300)
Director: Alex Kendrick
Cast: Alex Kendrick, Priscilla C. Shirer, Cameron Arnett, Shari Rigby, Aryn Wright-Thompson
Drama
Identity and Self-Worth Forgiveness and Reconciliation Overcoming Adversity Mentorship and Discipleship
Budget: $5,000,000
Box Office: $38,026,103

Overcomer - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Your identity will be tied to whatever you give your heart to.

— Thomas Hill

Context:

Thomas challenges John in the hospital room after John lists his faith as an afterthought when describing who he is.

Meaning:

This encapsulates the film's core message: what we value most deeply dictates how we define ourselves, and if we value temporary things, our identity will be unstable.

I am created by God. He designed me. So I'm not a mistake... I AM a child of God!

— Hannah Scott

Context:

Hannah enthusiastically confronts Coach Harrison to tell him what she learned after reading the first two chapters of Ephesians.

Meaning:

This signifies Hannah's profound realization of her intrinsic worth, breaking the generational trauma and self-loathing she had carried.

Okay. We take that away. Who are you?

— Thomas Hill

Context:

Thomas systematically questions John's identity, hypothetically stripping away his roles as a coach, teacher, and husband to see what foundation remains.

Meaning:

A direct challenge to separate one's true essence from professional titles and temporary life circumstances.