The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021 film)

The Eyes of Tammy Faye is a 2021 American biographical drama film based on the documentary of the same name by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. Directed by Michael Showalter and written by Abe Sylvia, the film depicts the controversial history of televangelists Tammy Faye Bakker and Jim Bakker, portrayed by Jessica Chastain (who also produces the film) and Andrew Garfield, respectively. Cherry Jones, Fredric Lehne, Louis Cancelmi, Sam Jaeger, Gabriel Olds, Mark Wystrach and Vincent D'Onofrio also star.

The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Official poster
Directed byMichael Showalter
Screenplay byAbe Sylvia
Based onThe Eyes of Tammy Faye
by Fenton Bailey
Randy Barbato
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMike Gioulakis
Edited byMary Jo Markey
Music byTheodore Shapiro
Production
companies
Distributed bySearchlight Pictures
Release date
  • September 12, 2021 (2021-09-12) (TIFF)
  • September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17) (United States)
Running time
126 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2.4 million[2]

The Eyes of Tammy Faye had its world premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2021, and was released on September 17, 2021 by Searchlight Pictures. The film grossed $2.4 million and received mixed reviews from the critics, who praised the performances but criticized the screenplay.

Premise

An intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.

Cast

Production

It was announced in May 2019 that Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield were cast to star in the film, with Michael Showalter directing.[3] Chastain detailed in an August 2019 interview she had acquired the rights to Tammy Faye Bakker's life in 2012. Chastain will also be doing her own singing in the film.[4] In October 2019, Cherry Jones joined the cast of the film.[5] In November 2019, Sam Jaeger, Vincent D'Onofrio, Gabriel Olds, Mark Wystrach, Chandler Head, Fredric Lehne and Jay Huguley joined the cast of the film.[6][7][8]

Principal photography began in October 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.[9][10][11]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2021.[12] It was released on September 24, 2021.[13][14]

Reception

Box office

The Eyes of Tammy Faye debuted in 450 theaters and grossed $675,000 in its opening weekend (an average of $1,500 per venue). Deadline Hollywood wrote that outside of Los Angeles, New York City, and Austin, the grosses "weren't good", and an indication that "older arthouse crowds are [not] back" to theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[15]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 66% of 182 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.50/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "The Eyes of Tammy Faye might have focused more sharply on its subject's story, but Jessica Chastain's starring performance makes it hard to look away."[16] Metacritic assigned the film an average weighted score of 55 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[17] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale.[15]

Accolades
Year Award organization Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards Best Actress Jessica Chastain Pending [18]
2021 27th Critics' Choice Movie Awards Best Actress Jessica Chastain Pending [19]
2021 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Best Actress Jessica Chastain Nominated [20]
2021 Detroit Film Critics Society Best Actress Jessica Chastain Won [21]
2021 Golden Globe Awards Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Jessica Chastain Pending [22]
2021 Hollywood Critics Association Best Actress Jessica Chastain Pending [23]
Best Hair & Makeup Justin Raleigh, Linda Dowds, and Stephanie Ingram Pending
2021 Palm Springs International Film Festival Desert Palm Achievement Award - Actress Jessica Chastain Won [24]
2021 San Sebastián International Film Festival Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance Jessica Chastain Won [25]
2021 Satellite Awards Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Jessica Chastain Pending [26]
2021 St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Awards Best Actress Jessica Chastain Pending [27]
2021 Toronto International Film Festival Tribute Award Jessica Chastain Won [28]
2021 Women's Image Network Awards Best Feature Film The Eyes of Tammy Faye Nominated [29]
Best Actress Jessica Chastain Won
Best Film Produced by a Woman Jessica Chastain, Kelly Carmichael, Rachel Shane, and Gigi Pritzker Nominated

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