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The Other Side of Heaven

Play trailer Poster for The Other Side of Heaven PG 2002 1h 53m History Drama Biography Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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Mormon missionary John Groberg faces hardships and natural disasters after he ventures to Tonga.
The Other Side of Heaven

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Critics Consensus

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

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 28, 2010
3/5
OK movie of young Mormon missionary. Go to Full Review Robert K. Elder Chicago Tribune Jul 20, 2002
2.5/4
Captures a breathtaking exotic landscape cluttered only by the smugness of its characters. Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post Apr 12, 2002
3/5
Your stomach for Heaven depends largely on your appetite for canned corn. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net May 4, 2019
B
So maybe it isn't for everyone but it's pretty well made and acted. Go to Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
3/5
Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Sep 29, 2006
2/5
Painfully earnest and painfully dull. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d @RT35616104 Jul 1, 2020 An unwatchable and simplistic story badly told. See more Jun 28, 2020 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 See more s r @ScottR Apr 10, 2020 Not a bad a effort and an interesting story. See more Oct 25, 2019 Loved this movie! Story of love, faith, and trials. Very inspirational. See more Oct 6, 2019 It was such a gripping story of the hardships that missionaries go through. It was beautiful! ♥️ See more Aug 6, 2019 Incredible movie for viewers of all backgrounds. Trials of faith, love, forgiveness, and different faiths coming together. Based on actual life events. See more Read all reviews
The Other Side of Heaven

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Cast & Crew

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Mitch Davis

Director

Christopher Gorham

John Groberg

Anne Hathaway

Jean Sabin

Joe Folau

Feki

Miriama Smith

Lavania

Nathaniel Lees

Kelepi

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The Other Side of Heaven

Island Storm (Cchris Gorham and Joe Falau). Chris Gorham and Joe Falau. Groberg (Chris Gorham) studies the language. John Garbett and Gerald Molen, Producers. Groberg (Chris Gorham) arrival by boat. Gorberg (Chris Gorham) arrives on the island. Feki (Joe Falau) bids farewell. Anne Hathaway, Chris Gorham, John Groberg, and Jean Groberg. John Groberg and Chris Gorham. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Mormon missionary John Groberg faces hardships and natural disasters after he ventures to Tonga.
Director
Mitch Davis
Producer
Gerald R. Molen, John Garbett
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)
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