Movies and TvShows featuring "latter-day-saints" theme.

Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.

A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder seemingly connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.

1939, Hitler's army was closing borders, and 85 American missionaries were in Germany serving their church. The escape of these missionaries from Nazi Germany is one of the most dramatic events to occur in modern LDS history.

Ephraim's Rescue is the story of Ephraim Hanks and his journey to rescue the Willie Handcart Company.

In the TV show "Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey (2022)", it explores the story of Warren Jeffs and his shocking criminal case within the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The series delves into his rise within the religious sect and the crimes he committed, shedding light on topics such as religious fundamentalism, cult leaders, forced marriages, and sexual abuse.%s

In this modern adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, a college writer from Utah navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and marriage proposals while caught in a rainstorm in England.

John Safran vs God is an eight-part television documentary series by John Safran which was broadcast on SBS TV of Australia in 2004. It has been described in a media release as "John Safran's most audacious project yet". It had a much more serious tone than Safran's previous work Music Jamboree. The show was released by Ghost of Your Ex-Boyfriend Productions and SBS Independent, was co-written with Mark O'Toole, directed by Craig Melville, and produced by Selin Yaman. The series won the 2005 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Comedy Series. The show's opening theme is Hate Priest by the band Mozart on Crack. The opening sequence features John in a black suit breaking out of a patch of black scorched earth with his bare hands during a thunderstorm. The words "when the thousand years are over Satan will be released from his prison" are spoken in a low pseudo-ominous voice.

In the Utah Territory during the 1870s, Brigham Young sends a militia to confront a conspiracy involving the church. A polygamist is arrested and tried for the attempted assassination of Young. The polygamist's wife, along with a journalist, investigates the conspiracy to prove his innocence.

In Provo, Utah, a single Mormon man navigates the challenges of dating, marriage, and love in a comedic way. From bungee jumps to nightclub parties, he explores the lively scene of Salt Lake City.

How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon (1987) tells the story of a young Mormon missionary who travels to Sicily in the 1830s to spread the teachings of the Book of Mormon. As he faces religious differences, cultural challenges, and personal trials, he relies on his faith and determination to overcome obstacles and find true conversion.

17 Miracles is a movie based on true events that follows a group of Mormon pioneers who face various challenges including snow adventures, hunger, and encounters with rattlesnakes and wolves. Through prayer and faith, they overcome their obstacles and find healing in their journey.

A woman's hope for a miracle cure turns into a nightmare when she confronts the vengeful spirit of a cursed witch, determined to claim her as a vessel for her evil power.

After losing his job and his girlfriend, a young Mormon newlywed named Jared struggles to find his place and overcome a series of unfortunate events.

The Prophet Joseph Smith is dead, killed by a mob. Enemies of the LDS Church think the church will die with Joseph. In fact, that danger is a real possibility. The crisis is undeniable, and the saints in Nauvoo are in chaos.

Burying the Past: Legacy of the Mountain Meadows Massacre is a documentary that delves into the tragic events of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre, where a group of innocent emigrants were brutally killed in Utah. The film examines the role of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its leader Brigham Young in the massacre, as well as the attempts to cover up the truth. Through interviews, historical documents, and archival footage, Burying the Past sheds light on this little-known chapter of American history.

The Saratov Approach is based on the true story of two Mormon missionaries who were kidnapped and held for ransom while serving in Russia in the 1990s. The film follows their harrowing experience and the faith that sustained them during their captivity.

Believer is a documentary that explores the clash between the Mormon Church and the LGBT community in Salt Lake City, Utah. The film follows Dan Reynolds, the lead singer of the rock band Imagine Dragons, as he grapples with his faith and fights for acceptance and love for the LGBT community within the Mormon Church.

The Best Two Years is a heartwarming comedy-drama that follows two young Mormon missionaries as they navigate the challenges of their two-year service in the Netherlands. With a backdrop of windmills and canals, they experience both humorous and poignant moments while teaching the gospel, connecting with the people of Holland, and discovering the true meaning of faith, friendship, and love.

The Work and the Glory is a movie set in the 1820s and 1830s, focusing on the founding of the Mormon Church. It tells the story of a young man's journey into faith amidst religious intolerance and the rivalry between his family and the local community.