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The Work and the Glory

Play trailer Poster for The Work and the Glory PG Released Nov 24, 2004 1h 50m Drama Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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A family's hired hand is at the center of religious controversy in the 19th century.
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Ty Burr Boston Globe Handsomely mounted but awfully bland. Rated: 1.5/4 Apr 1, 2005 Full Review John Monaghan Detroit Free Press Ultimately stumbles in its mission to make the founding of the Mormon religion interesting to a general audience. Rated: 2/4 Mar 11, 2005 Full Review Tom Keogh Seattle Times A likable, ambitious film that does its proselytizing in a roundabout way until its clumsy, final half-hour. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 28, 2005 Full Review Wade Major Boxoffice Magazine Offers an efficient and often credible, if overly sanitized, look at the time, place and circumstances in which the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was born. Rated: 3/5 Apr 23, 2005 Full Review Eric D. Snider EricDSnider.com It occasionally catches its balance with bright supporting characters or compelling scenes, but then it stumbles again with mild scenes of characters having spiritual crises. Rated: C+ Apr 23, 2005 Full Review John Beifuss Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) Earnest, admirable and pretty, but about as compelling as one of the blander episodes of 'Little House on the Prairie.' Rated: 2/4 Mar 14, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Benson J This movie trilogy is the most relatable story to my life. This trilogy is also one the best Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints movies I have ever watched. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/11/24 Full Review Michael E It was a great movie. Love time period pieces like this one. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/21 Full Review Audience Member This is a pretty good movie if you're religious. It has a pretty smooth story and all but it's not super entertaining. I'd recommend you watch it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member As a member of the LDS church, this is a great movie, but I can see why those who aren't members would find it bland. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member This is an awsome movie. This is the movie to see for all those interested in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Even if you're not, it's a good movie to watch because it depicts mormon history quite accurately. If You have ever had a question about what we [Mormons] believe, this movie will help you to understand. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member oh my gosh u got to see this!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A family's hired hand is at the center of religious controversy in the 19th century.
Director
Russell Holt
Producer
Scott Swofford
Screenwriter
Russell Holt
Production Co
Manchester Pictures
Rating
PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 24, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 4, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.3M
Runtime
1h 50m
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