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An unemployed homeless man who once turned to God for the answers to life's problems decides to share the information he received with the rest of the world by penning a series of best-selling books, ... read more read more...and now his remarkable story comes to the screen in a biographical drama from producer/director Stephen Simon. There was a time when Donald Walsch (Henry Czerny) had no place to go and no one to turn to, but that all changed when he directed the hardest questions he had ever asked at the entity many view as the be-all and end-all of human existence. The answers that he received would not only change his life, but the lives of millions of readers as well. An unlikely spiritual messenger whose works subsequently sold over seven million copies and translated into thirty-four languages, Walsch's remarkable tale finally comes to the big screen courtesy of the producer behind such spiritual-centric films as What Dreams May Come and Indigo. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 49 min.

Directed by: Stephen Deutsch, Stephen Simon

Release Date: October 27, 2006

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DVD Release Date: February 27, 2007

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  • March 2, 2007
    A movie emotive that make you think and that will inspire you to change your life and be a better person, it will make you drop a couple of tears. A great adaptation from the book that its based on true facts.
  • January 4, 2010
    Good New Age message but cheesy execution.
  • July 9, 2010
    ?God, if you exist, why do you keep letting morons like Walsch get rich??, this is such a perceptive quote from New York Post critic Kyle Smith. The film starts out fairly well, and it means well, but about 50 minutes in, it falls apart with a preachy screenplay and over the top ... read moredramatics. The film never convinces, the production is purely amateur and is nothing more than a 109 minute infomercial. The score is particularly poor and the acting, for the most part is acceptable, but the central character needed a stronger actor than Henry Czerny. This is just another monetary notch in Neale Walsch's money belt. It is amazing how well religion can sell.
  • June 6, 2010
    Interestingly a very good friend of mine had given me the book, picked it up, put it down, and just recently watched the dvd. I would recommend every one to watch it, perhaps two or three times, that goes for me as well.
    After I see it again, perhaps 2-3 times, I might update m... read morey review,, but for now,, It is a watch,,,,
  • July 16, 2007
    A must see movie! It is amazing! You will be suprised at what you have been missing. If you already know diffently see it!!!!
  • June 21, 2007
    A roller coaster of emotions. A touching story of one author's struggles through life and most important, his faith. I would like to pick up this book as they are usually even better than the movie.
  • June 4, 2007
    looks like it was made on a super low budget. somewhat amateurish. slow paced. would not watch again.
  • March 27, 2007
    A very inspiring movie that everyone that questions their own existence should see!! Excellent flick!!

Critic Reviews


Andy Webster
April 21, 2007
Andy Webster, New York Times

A coda after the closing credits, encouraging divine dialogues in general, does little to dispel the hagiographic aftertaste.

Geoff Pevere
November 10, 2006
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

A terminally muddled movie, uncertain as to whether it's promoting Neale, God, Mammon, Putnam Books or the capitalist exploitation of spiritual need. Full Review

Jason Anderson
November 10, 2006
Jason Anderson, Globe and Mail

Although Stephen Simon's film has the mawkish trappings of an inspirational tale, its unseemly emphasis on monetary matters makes Walsch seem less interested in the spiritual possibilities of his cele... Full Review

Frank Scheck
November 2, 2006
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

This film adaptation of Neale Donald Walsch's best-selling book series plays more like an infomercial than a thoughtful exploration of religious issues.

Stephen Whitty
November 1, 2006
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

What He does want, according to Walsch, is for us to have jobs we really like, and to make money. Lots of money. Full Review

Ronnie Scheib
October 30, 2006
Ronnie Scheib, Variety

The story of Walsch's travails never strains credulity, though helmer Simon's predilection for spiritual vistas with light breaking through clouds, arrested close-ups and endless long dissolves often ... Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
October 27, 2006
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

If God did start speaking to some random homeless guy, wouldn't he come up with some better material? Full Review

Roger Moore
October 27, 2006
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

The 'God' in Conversations with God acts like a psychotherapist and talks in the buzz-phrases of self-help speak. Full Review

Kyle Smith
October 27, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post

God, if you exist, why do you keep letting morons like Walsch get rich?

Elizabeth Weitzman
October 27, 2006
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

One of Walsch's precepts is that you should never make a living doing something you hate. If I'd known that, I might not have felt obliged to sit through every excruciating minute of this sanctimoniou... Full Review

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