Jesus Camp (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2006, Jesus Camp is a documentary film directed by Heidi Ewing, running about 84 minutes. “America is being born again.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jesus Camp follows children at a Christian summer camp as they hone their "prophetic gifts" and are schooled in how to "take back America for Christ." The film is a first-ever look into an intense training ground that recruits born-again Christian children to become an active part of America's political future.

Who’s in it. Jesus Camp stars Becky Fischer as Self, Mike Papantonio as Self, Ted Haggard as Self and Lou Engle as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Jesus Camp has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesus Camp page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jesus Camp (2006)?
In US, Jesus Camp is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Jesus Camp worth watching?
Jesus Camp holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Jesus Camp?
Jesus Camp stars Becky Fischer, Mike Papantonio, Ted Haggard and Lou Engle.
When was Jesus Camp released?
Jesus Camp was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.