The Gospel (film)

The Gospel is a 2005 American Christian drama film directed and written by Rob Hardy.

The film retells the Parable of the Prodigal Son in a modern context.

David, a showbiz artist, performing in nightclubs in Los Angeles, learns that his father who is pastor of an evangelical church in Atlanta is sick, and decides to go home.

David gradually abandons his old life and begins to occupy an important position in the church, which will attract Frank's jealousy.

The website's critics consensus reads, "While it features outstanding musical numbers, The Gospel reduces a series of worthy themes -- faith, family, forgiveness -- to soapy, banal clichés.