“Fireproof”

Sherwood Pictures

Produced on a modest $500,000 budget by Sherwood Pictures, this 2008 drama starring Kirk Cameron focuses on a firefighter trying to save his marriage. The goal is to do so by completing a 40-day Christian challenge. Despite its production budget and nearly all-volunteer cast, the film earned an impressive $33.4+ million at the box office and became an early success in the modern faith-based movie market. “Fireproof” is now recognized as a major turning point for modern faith-based cinema.