Nº 37 · Weekly Pick

The Shift

Sci-Fi · Faith · 2023 · Directed by Brock Heasley

3.5/51 review

“A sci-fi take on the book of Job that is braver than most faith films, even when it wobbles.”

Streaming on Angel Studios · Ages 13+

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Sep 10, 2026

3.5/5

“A sci-fi take on the book of Job that is braver than most faith films, even when it wobbles.”

Best for:: Teens and adults who like science fiction.
Skip it if:: You dislike dark settings. The world it imagines is bleak.

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A sci-fi take on the book of Job that is braver than most faith films, even when it wobbles.

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Best for ages 13+

Violence: Moderate · 2/4
Language: Mild · 1/4
Scary or intense scenes: Moderate · 2/4
Mature themes: Moderate · 2/4

Good conversation starter about: Suffering, faith under pressure, and what we hold on to.

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