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The God Committee

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When a donor heart unexpectedly arrives at a New York hospital, an organ transplant committee must convene within one hour to decide which of three other patients deserves the life-saving heart. God's work is now left in the hands of five doctors, including Boxer (Kelsey Grammer), a cynical but brilliant heart surgeon; Jordan (Julia Stiles), an idealistic up-and-comer; and Gilroy (Janeane Garofalo), a weary bureaucrat. As the debate over the heart heats up, ethics and bribes clash, leaving the committee members to question what's more valuable: morals or money?
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The God Committee's strong cast and compelling ethical dilemma are ill served by a convoluted story with a disappointing tendency toward melodrama.

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Steve Rose Guardian Jul 12, 2021
2/5
It feels as if the story has been given a last-minute melodrama transplant. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Jul 9, 2021
3/4
"Committee" overstocks the moral predicaments sometimes, but it does raise many salient points. Go to Full Review Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups Jul 2, 2021
4/5
In Austin Stark's serious-as-a-heart-attack melodrama, a hospital's transplant committee debates the ethics of who will get a human heart and live. Issues of class, race, mental health and money predominate. Go to Full Review Harry Solomons Loud and Clear Reviews Dec 21, 2024
4/5
The God Committee marks a smart, thought-provoking entry into the canon of bioethical filmmaking. Go to Full Review Paul Klein FILMHOUNDS Magazine Jul 4, 2024
4/5
There is a genuine dilemma at the heart of the film, and maybe the answer is a simple one – better others play God than us. Go to Full Review Whang Yee Ling The Straits Times (Singapore) May 25, 2022
3/5
Kelsey Grammer is the eminent surgeon, a chain-smoking cynic; Julia Stiles is his young protegee and secret lover; while Janeane Garofalo chairs the board. They are an intelligent ensemble who make believable doctor types. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alegna Jul 8, 2021 it really makes you think. it's an interesting story. beautifully acted. See more Craig K @Cracky Jun 26, 2025 I loved this movie. Very engaging and thought provoking! See more Karen H @RT85294852 Oct 11, 2022 There probably are not a lot of folks that will tune in to a movie about organ transplants so, a block buster it is not. None the less, this is a very real problem in healthcare. Far more need out there than availability. I found the film believable in the delivery. Good acting from the entire cast. Go sign up to be a organ donor and do something truly benefiting others in need and just maybe, keep big money out of the picture and save a pig. See more Jun 9, 2022 A good storyline, featuring tense moments and an emotional ride, this is is a good one time watch. See more Apr 30, 2022 Enjoyed this more than I thought i would. Very good acting, and I learned a lot about the organ world. See more Mar 29, 2022 The God Committee has an intriguing story about doctors making the life or death decision as to who gets a heart transplant. Kelsey Grammer and Julia Stiles did a nice job. The film lost its way a little in its execution however. Threads were introduced, but not resolved. While the story was dramatic as it relates to the role of the transplant decision committee, the individual character didn't seem to get to complete their own journeys to a satisfying enough end. That being said it was a Decent drama with two good lead actors. See more Read all reviews
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Austin Stark

Director

Kelsey Grammer

Dr. Andre Boxer

Julia Stiles

Dr. Jordan Taylor

Janeane Garofalo

Dr. Valerie Gilroy

Colman Domingo

Father Dunbar

Dan Hedaya

Granger

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Synopsis When a donor heart unexpectedly arrives at a New York hospital, an organ transplant committee must convene within one hour to decide which of three other patients deserves the life-saving heart. God's work is now left in the hands of five doctors, including Boxer (Kelsey Grammer), a cynical but brilliant heart surgeon; Jordan (Julia Stiles), an idealistic up-and-comer; and Gilroy (Janeane Garofalo), a weary bureaucrat. As the debate over the heart heats up, ethics and bribes clash, leaving the committee members to question what's more valuable: morals or money?
Director
Austin Stark
Producer
Amanda Bowers, Molly Conners, Bingo Gubelmann, Benji Kohn, Vincent Morano, Jane Oster Sinisi, Ari Daniel Pinchot, Jonathan Rubenstein, Austin Stark
Screenwriter
Austin Stark
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Paper Street Films, Crystal City Entertainment , Phiphen Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 2, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 2, 2021
Runtime
1h 39m
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