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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
Watchlist 29% 42 Reviews Tomatometer 74% 10,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
29% Tomatometer 42 Reviews 74% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Mormon missionary John Groberg faces hardships and natural disasters after he ventures to Tonga.
The Other Side of Heaven

What to Know

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
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Hermione S Apr 16, 2018 Beautiful, great acting and terrific directing.
George G Mar 13, 2018 What an awesome movie, and I cannot wait for the sequel.
Anakin S Feb 28, 2018 Touching and inspirational true story. This movie should be rated on those grounds and not on any reader prejudices against the LDS church. See more
Kylo R Jan 11, 2018 Powerful film. Must see
Han L Jan 7, 2018 One of my all time favorites!
Draco L Oct 16, 2017 Very inspiring story!
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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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