Academy Award winnerHilary SwankandReacherstar Alan Ritchson lead the new trailer for the upcoming true story drama,Ordinary Angels. Coming courtesy of Lionsgate,Ordinary Angelsis inspired by the true story of a hairdresser who rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter. Check out the newly released trailer forOrdinary Angelsbelow.
“Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters,” the official synopsis reads. “With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.”
Ordinary Angelsstars Oscar winner Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby, Boys Don’t Cry),Alan Ritchson(Fast X, “Reacher”), Nancy Travis (“Last Man Standing”), Tamala Jones (“Castle”), Amy Acker (“9-1-1: Lone Star”), Drew Powell (“Gotham”), Skywalker Hughes (“Joe Pickett”), and Emily Mitchell (Women Talking).
Ordinary Angelsis directed by Jon Gunn (The Case for Christ, The Week) from a screenplay by Meg Tilly (Agnes of God) and Kelly Fremon Craig (Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.).
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Hilary Swank Has Called Ordinary Angels a “Beautiful Story”
Hilary Swank returns to the big screen withOrdinary Angels, with the Oscar-winning actressand star of such critically acclaimed moviesasMillion Dollar BabyandLogan Luckyrevealing why she was drawn to this true-life tale of faith and miracles.
“I was drawn to this beautiful true story because it’s such a powerful reminder that angels reside everywhere among us," Swank previously said ofOrdinary Angelswhile speaking withTODAY.com. “And that faith, hope, grit and positivity are all powerful fuel for miracles.”
Swank’s co-star Alan Ritchson meanwhile, whose star has quickly risen following roles in the likes ofthe Amazon seriesReacherand the blockbuster action sequelFast X, revealed thatOrdinary Angelsresonated with him and his positive outlook.
“I’m an optimist,” the actor said. “I believe the best in people. I believe that sometimes we just need to be reminded of the power of what we can do together. This is why I was drawn to ‘Ordinary Angels.'”
As for director Jon Gunn, he felt compared to share the message ofOrdinary Angelswith the world. “The story of Sharon Stevens and the Schmitt family is a powerful reminder that helping others is how we heal ourselves,” the filmmaker said. “I can’t think of a message I’d rather share with the world right now, and I’m honored to be telling it with such a fearless and talented cast.”
Ordinary Angelswas scheduled to be released in theaters nationwide on July 17, 2025, but will now be released August 02, 2025.
