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      The Other Side of Heaven

      PG Released Apr 12, 2002 1h 53m History Drama Biography Adventure List
      30% 43 Reviews Tomatometer 74% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score Mormon missionary John Groberg (Christopher Gorham) faces hardships and natural disasters after he ventures to Tonga. Read More Read Less
      The Other Side of Heaven

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      The Other Side of Heaven preaches to the converted; others will likely consider it simplistic, even offensive, propaganda.

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      Sam S Love love love this movie! A good movie about faith through hard times and the strong bonds of friendship it creates. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Cole G One of the best lds movies made, definitely a watch Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review steve d An unwatchable and simplistic story badly told. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member A wonderful true story about a missionary and his journey from Idaho to the Tongan islands to love & care for people as he brings them the Gospel of Jesus Christ Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review s r Not a bad a effort and an interesting story. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Loved this movie! Story of love, faith, and trials. Very inspirational. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      The Other Side of Heaven (2002) The Other Side of Heaven (2001) The Other Side of Heaven (2001) The Other Side of Heaven (2002) Feki (Joe Falau) bids farewell. Island Storm (Cchris Gorham and Joe Falau). John Garbett and Gerald Molen, Producers. Groberg (Chris Gorham) arrival by boat. Gorberg (Chris Gorham) arrives on the island. Groberg (Chris Gorham) studies the language. View more photos

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      Nell Minow Common Sense Media OK movie of young Mormon missionary. Rated: 3/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Rated: 2.5/5 Mar 10, 2003 Full Review Robert K. Elder Chicago Tribune Captures a breathtaking exotic landscape cluttered only by the smugness of its characters. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 20, 2002 Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net So maybe it isn't for everyone but it's pretty well made and acted. Rated: B May 4, 2019 Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Rated: 3/5 Aug 7, 2008 Full Review Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Painfully earnest and painfully dull. Rated: 2/5 Sep 29, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Mormon missionary John Groberg (Christopher Gorham) faces hardships and natural disasters after he ventures to Tonga.
      Director
      Mitch Davis
      Producer
      Mitch Davis
      Screenwriter
      Mitch Davis
      Distributor
      Miramax Films
      Production Co
      3Mark Entertainment, Molen/Garbett Productions
      Rating
      PG (Thematic Elements|Brief Disturbing Images)
      Genre
      History, Drama, Biography, Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 12, 2002, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 16, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $4.7M
      Runtime
      1h 53m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)