I saw a good movie today on TV

[left-of-center2012]

Comcast XFINITY cable is showing Cinemax movies and some TV shows free, not on the Cinemax channels but the Comcast XFINITY ‘On Demand’ area (for me it's channel #1).

I watched and enjoyed “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”. It’s a “feel good”, Christian movie, similar to what may be seen on the Hallmark channel.

"At the story’s beginning, the title character, played by Brett Dalton is at a low point in his life. The former childhood star of a hit sitcom, his career has stalled and his hard-drinking, hard-partying ways have resulted in his being sentenced to 200 hours of community service for trashing a hotel rooftop bar.

Gavin winds up fulfilling his obligations at a megachurch in his suburban Illinois hometown, where’s he’s given janitorial duties by the affable pastor (D.B. Sweeney). But when he notices that the church is putting on a lavish theatrical production about Jesus, Gavin auditions for, and wins, the title role.

Initially flip and condescending, Gavin becomes increasingly fond of the churchgoers ..."

[badhair77]

1. Thanks for the recommendation.

I was just searching for Hidden Figures on xfinity voice remote and it told me it was free on Cinemax but I went there and was told to subscribe. Now I understand I have to go thru On Demand for free.

[left-of-center2012]

2. It's there

I saw it listed under 'movies'.