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This 2015 Christian drama film, directed by Alex Kendrick, tells the story of a couple who uses prayer to overcome marital and spiritual challenges.

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The film described is indeed "War Room (Review)," a Christian drama released in 2015. Directed by Alex Kendrick, the movie centers on the Jordan family, particularly Elizabeth Jordan, a realtor whose marriage to pharmaceutical salesman Tony is on the brink of collapse. Their relationship is strained, with Tony contemplating an affair and Elizabeth growing increasingly bitter.

The turning point for Elizabeth comes when she meets an elderly client, Miss Clara, who becomes her mentor. Miss Clara challenges Elizabeth to establish a "war room" – a dedicated space, often a closet, for strategic prayer. This concept emphasizes fighting spiritual battles through prayer rather than directly confronting her husband. As Elizabeth begins to earnestly pray for her family, hidden struggles within Tony's life come to light, and their marriage begins to mend, demonstrating the film's central theme of the power of prayer in overcoming personal and marital challenges.

"War Room" was a significant box office success, grossing $74 million worldwide against a modest $3 million budget, making it one of the highest-grossing Christian films in the United States. While it received generally negative reviews from mainstream critics, Christian media critics largely praised it, and audiences gave it an A+ CinemaScore rating, indicating strong positive reception from viewers. The film is part of a series of faith-based movies from the Kendrick brothers, Alex and Stephen, known for their focus on themes like faith, family, and spiritual growth, often produced with a clear evangelical message.