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The Wager

The Wager is a 2007 Christian drama film directed by Judson Pearce Morgan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Wager is a 2007 Christian drama film directed by Judson Pearce Morgan. It stars Randy Travis, Jude Ciccolella, and Candace Cameron Bure, and is based on the novel *The Wager* by Bill Myers.

Plot

Available source snippets indicate the story follows a film star whose life is disrupted before an important day, putting his faith to the test. The provided results do not include a full plot synopsis.

Production

The film was directed by Judson Pearce Morgan, with Billy DaMota credited for casting. Source material identifies it as an adaptation of Bill Myers's novel.

Release

IMDb lists a United States release date of 15 June 2007. Apple TV and Rotten Tomatoes both describe it as a 2007 film with a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes.

Key facts

  • The film was released in 2007 as a Christian drama.
  • Judson Pearce Morgan is credited as director.
  • Randy Travis, Jude Ciccolella, and Candace Cameron Bure are among the cast.
  • The film is based on Bill Myers's novel *The Wager*.
  • Its reported runtime is 82 minutes.
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Canadian context

No specific Canadian connection is identified in the provided sources; one separate 1998 film titled *The Wager* is Canadian, but it is a different work.[4]

Frequently asked questions

What is The Wager?
A 2007 American Christian drama film directed by Judson Pearce Morgan.
Who stars in The Wager?
Reported cast members include Randy Travis, Jude Ciccolella, and Candace Cameron Bure.
What is The Wager based on?
It is based on the novel *The Wager* by Bill Myers.
When was The Wager released?
IMDb lists its United States release date as 15 June 2007.
How long is The Wager?
Its runtime is listed as 1 hour 22 minutes.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wager_(2007_film)
    Supports: Title, year, genre, director, cast, and source novel
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903134/
    Supports: United States release date
  3. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wager
    Supports: Synopsis and runtime
  4. Apple TVhttps://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-wager/umc.cmc.5hbmdttgb2oe5xdldhxuk1lob
    Supports: Runtime, genre, director, and cast
  5. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wager_(1998_film)
    Supports: Distinguishing the 2007 film from a different Canadian film with the same title