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

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.

A photomontage telling the story of Jamie’s life from his birth to the moment his mother dies unexpectedly.

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.

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.

Joshua Steed returns to Missouri a wealthy man with a beautiful wife; however, the past has a way of catching up. Soon Joshua is tangled in a web of rumors, deception and betrayal that threatens to tear his family apart. Back in Kirtland, financial trouble riddles the foundations of the fledgling Church causing a division, and questioning of the Prophet Joseph Smith's divine calling. Has he lost his prophetic gift? Hundreds of Saints immigrate to Missouri, where Governor Boggs raises an army - with Joshua at its head - to address the "Mormon Problem." When the militia receives orders to attack the Mormon settlement, only Joshua can save his family from the gathering mob.

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

Tabloid is a 2010 documentary film directed by Errol Morris which tells the story of Joyce McKinney, a former beauty queen whose alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a young Mormon missionary in the United Kingdom made headlines in the late 1970s. The film focuses on McKinney's extraordinary personality, her tabloid-friendly scandal, and the media frenzy that surrounded it.

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.

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.

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.

The movie Mama's Boy (2022) centers around the upbringing of Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and how his close relationship with his mother led to and inspired his activism.

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.

Will, Kirby, and Danny are the hottest new sensation in Mormon pop music! Will is an aerobics instructor, Danny is a student of eastern philosophy, and Kirby is a scrapbooking specialist. Together, they make up the band "Everclean" and they have taken the Mormon boy band scene by storm. Sons of Provo chronicles the struggles and successes of a group of boys fighting to become the most spiritual Mormon boy band in history.

Two former Mormons seek to file a class-action lawsuit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, detailing for skeptical attorneys the history, doctrines and secret rituals of the Mormon religion.

A Baptist town and a Mormon town in Utah are neighbors, and their residents have a long-standing feud. But when a man from the Baptist town falls in love with a girl from the Mormon town, they must navigate the challenges of their different religious backgrounds and the disapproval of their communities.

Before her death, Emma reflects on her life; beginning with her childhood, up through her final years in Nauvoo.

Legacy is a historical drama that tells the story of the founding of the Mormon faith in the 19th century. It follows the journey of a female protagonist and her husband as they face mob violence, religious persecution, and hardship while trying to establish their faith and build a community. The film is set in the 1830s to the 1840s and explores themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.

The Book of Mormon Movie, Volume 1: The Journey (2003) tells the story of Joseph Smith, who receives visions from God and is guided to leave his home and embark on a sea voyage to the promised land. Along the way, he faces various challenges and tests of faith.

Charly, a young painter living in New York City, finds love and discovers the meaning of life after being diagnosed with cancer.