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By Tara McNamara
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Irreverent humor lifts teen faith film about family tragedy.
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Round of Your Life
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What's the Story?
In ROUND OF YOUR LIFE, Taylor Collins (Evan Hara) is tired of growing up in the shadow of his golf champion father, Carl (Boo Arnold), and rookie pro golfer brother, Tucker (Tim Ogletree), so he whiffs his school golf team tryouts on purpose. But when Carl is in a terrible car accident, Taylor tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his coach, his team, and, hopefully, his father.
Is It Any Good?
Faith-based films often struggle with humor, but writer/co-star Ogletree gives this film about a family tragedy a light, likable touch. As an actor, Ogletree's goofy, smart aleck energy has a lovable sincerity (think Jason Sudeikis meets Steve Zahn) that lights up the screen. His irreverent voice comes through in the writing, and his contagious personality clearly influenced the other actors' performances: He elevates the entire production. And if RIchard T. Jones wasn't on your radar before, he will be now, thanks to his standout performance as a tough but caring golf coach.
The script of Round of Your Life doesn't completely avoid cheese, but don't assume that you know where the story is going: There's a double plot twist. The filmmakers also deserve kudos for making a movie about golf, a sport that doesn't get its due on the big screen despite its popularity. One big complaint is the score: Its poignant guitar pluckings sound like hold music. But on the whole, as a youth group movie night choice, this one is a winner.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the pressures that parents or others may put on kids. Do you think parents need to push to help their kids succeed? Is there a better way to encourage kids to take advantage of their talents or opportunities?
The filmmakers of Round of Your Life say they set out to make a "faith-based film for people who don't watch them." What do you think that means? Do you think they succeeded?
Who are the role models in the movie? What are their character strengths? What are the examples of teamwork in the film? How does Tucker demonstrate perseverance? How does that tie into success?
Did you notice any stereotyping in the film? Why is stereotyping a concern?
What did you think of the brothers' relationship in the film? Did it feel realistic? How does it compare to your own sibling relationships?
Movie Details
- In theaters : June 21, 2019
- On DVD or streaming : October 18, 2019
- Cast : Evan Hara , Tim Ogletree , Richard T. Jones
- Director : Dylan Thomas Ellis
- Studio : Ammo Content
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Character Strengths : Humility , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 91 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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