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The Hopeful

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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.

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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
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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
Bin Li, Kyle Portbury, Martin Thorne
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