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      The Hopeful

      Released Apr 17 1h 30m Drama Faith & Spirituality List
      Reviews 93% 100+ Ratings Audience Score William Miller's faith is in ruins. After miraculously surviving a fierce battle in the War of 1812, Miller questions why God spared him. His search for wisdom leads to an astonishing prophesy--he world is going to end. The Hopeful unfolds as a story of a man burdened with the knowledge of Christ's return. Miller's message resonates with some--even as it is scorned by others. When a young woman named Ellen Harmon listens to one of his sermons she is transformed. And through her witness the message begins to take hold. Her preaching grows beyond prophecy and develops into a more holistic vision for how Christians should live and worship. We see blossoming the seeds of a new global movement of faith--the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Hopeful is the true story of a community whose lives were transformed as they learn what it means to truly wait for Jesus. This sweeping drama, set in 19th century New England, invites audiences of all ages to imagine how hope can change the world. Read More Read Less

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      Diane Historical movie that is accurate. Music was fantastic. Excellent movie. There was 4 of us and we all loved it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Judy It was very well done and very accurate. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/21/24 Full Review Doug Interesting history of mid 1800s! Positive, Hopeful on todays culture. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Cheryl Great glimpse into religions history Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/19/24 Full Review Anthony Historic, emotional, A faith movement. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/19/24 Full Review Kathy Inspirational and historical story of faith, loss, and victory. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis William Miller's faith is in ruins. After miraculously surviving a fierce battle in the War of 1812, Miller questions why God spared him. His search for wisdom leads to an astonishing prophesy--he world is going to end. The Hopeful unfolds as a story of a man burdened with the knowledge of Christ's return. Miller's message resonates with some--even as it is scorned by others. When a young woman named Ellen Harmon listens to one of his sermons she is transformed. And through her witness the message begins to take hold. Her preaching grows beyond prophecy and develops into a more holistic vision for how Christians should live and worship. We see blossoming the seeds of a new global movement of faith--the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Hopeful is the true story of a community whose lives were transformed as they learn what it means to truly wait for Jesus. This sweeping drama, set in 19th century New England, invites audiences of all ages to imagine how hope can change the world.
      Director
      Kyle Portbury
      Producer
      Peter Cameron, Kevin Christenson, Vyacheslav Demyan, A. Terry Johnson
      Screenwriter
      Aaron Hartzler, H.G. Sloan
      Distributor
      Fathom Events
      Production Co
      Mighty Sound, Hope Studios, Longstocking Studios, Kyle Portbury Films, Spectrum Films
      Genre
      Drama, Faith & Spirituality
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 17, 2024, Limited
      Runtime
      1h 30m