Movies and TvShows featuring "mormon-missionary" 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.
Orgazmo is a comedy film that follows the story of a young Mormon who becomes a pornographic superhero. He must balance his secret identity while navigating the world of adult filmmaking and fighting against the porn industry.
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.
During World War II, a group of paratroopers from the U.S. Army have to complete a mission behind enemy lines in France. As they make their way through enemy territory, they face numerous challenges and witness the horrors of war.
Based on a true story, "The Other Side of Heaven" follows the journey of a young Mormon missionary named John H. Groberg as he leaves his family behind in Idaho to serve in Tonga in the 1950s. In a remote and unfamiliar place, John faces challenges such as language barriers, natural disasters, and cultural differences. Despite the hardships, he develops deep friendships, finds love, and experiences personal growth.
Latter Days is a heartwarming story about a gay man named Christian who falls in love with a closeted Mormon missionary named Aaron. As their relationship develops, both men are faced with the challenges of reconciling their sexuality with their faith.
During the Battle of the Bulge in 1944, a group of American soldiers, including a soldier-turned-medic and a British pilot, become stranded in the Ardennes Forest. They must struggle to survive while facing the harsh winter conditions, enemy forces, and tragic events.
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.
A Mormon missionary grapples with forbidden love and an affair with a married woman, leading to a complex love triangle.
In Virginia, a small town sheriff tries to solve a bank robbery while dealing with his own personal issues. He is also struggling with his marriage, his daughter's troubled relationship, and his own mental illness. As he investigates the robbery, he uncovers a political campaign scandal and must navigate through the complexities of small-town politics.
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.
Rowe McDonald is a headstrong missionary who has life after his mission all figured out. When a fatal car crash interrupts his plans, he is given sixty days to return to life and finish his work. Now he must choose whether to lead the life he planned, or reach beyond himself to change the lives of others. What will he do? Who will he touch? How will he prepare to leave it all behind?
The Falls follows RJ Smith and Chris Merrill, two young Mormon men who have been sent on a mission they are not prepared for: falling in love with each other. As they struggle to reconcile their feelings with the teachings of their faith, they must navigate the secrets and challenges of a forbidden relationship.
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.
Suits on the Loose is the story of two rebellious teens, Justin and Ty, and their breakout from a desert survival camp. When two naive Mormon missionaries, Elder Talbot and Elder Johnson, run into a restroom at a remote rest stop, Justin steals their car. Scrapping their military fatigues for the conservative missionaries' tags in hopes of passing through any road blocks, their guise is so good that the police insist upon escorting the escapees directly to New Harmony, the town that's been anxiously awaiting their Mormon missionaries. As the two renegades find themselves embraced by the town's hospitality, they try to map out their escape. With Elder Talbot and Elder Johnson destined to arrive, what will happen when the town of New Harmony discovers that their missionaries are actually on the lam from the law? Can they keep up the charade and fool everyone around them or will they be found out? Written by HaleStorm Entertainment
Elder Johnson (Darin Southam) is a hard working, by-the-book missionary who is near the end of his service but has yet to see any fruit from his labors. His companion, the laid-back elder Sarath (Charan Prabhakar), has had lots of baptisms, even though obedience isn't his strongest attribute. A chance discovery of an old journal leads the Elders (and the other missionaries in the area) on a treasure hunt. Relying on each others strengths, they strive to solve the clues, which lead them to an unexpected reward!
Julia Sweeney shares her personal story of questioning and ultimately rejecting her religious beliefs, as she explores topics like religion, atheism, spirituality, and science. Through humor and introspection, she takes the audience on a journey of self-discovery.
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.
A day in the door to door life of a lonely Mormon.