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Expecting Amish (2014): Cast & Plot

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Expecting Amish is a 2014 drama directed by Richard Gabai, starring AJ Michalka as Hannah, Jean-Luc Bilodeau and Jesse McCartney. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Expecting Amish (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Richard Gabai
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Expecting Amish About?

The premise of Expecting Amish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Hannah Yoder, an 18-year-old eager to marry Samuel and join the Amish Church, experiences a life-altering journey when she travels to Hollywood. There, she is exposed to a world vastly different from her own, causing her to question her plans and consider a path beyond her community. The experience forces her to re-evaluate her future and the choices she will make.

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Cast & crew

Expecting Amish Cast & Characters

AJ Michalka leads the cast as Hannah, with Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Samuel and Jesse McCartney as Josh. Directed by Richard Gabai; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Richard Gabai

More films directed by Richard Gabai, best-rated first: Justice, A Feeling of Home, A Gingerbread Romance and Mommy I Didn’t Do It.

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Plot

Expecting Amish Plot Summary

What happens in Expecting Amish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Hannah Yoder, AJ Michalka, an 18-year-old raised in an Amish community near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is about to be baptized into the Amish church and marry Samuel, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, the young man others had chosen for her to wed. Friends urge her to try a Rumspringa, a temporary break from the strict rules of the community to explore life outside.

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How Well Do You Know Expecting Amish?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is a 'Rumspringa'?

Cars

Cars in Expecting Amish

12 cars on screen, including the 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II and the 2003 Dodge Sprinter.

All 12 cars
  • 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II in Expecting Amish 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Important role
  • 2003 Dodge Sprinter in Expecting Amish 2003 Dodge Sprinter Minor role
  • 2011 Nissan Quest in Expecting Amish 2011 Nissan Quest Minor role
  • 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Typ 5C in Expecting Amish 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Typ 5C Minor role
Details

Expecting Amish Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Escaping Amish” and “La decisión Amish”.

Also known as
  • Escaping Amish
  • La decisión Amish
  • Le choix de ma vie
  • Entre a Religião e o Amor

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Expecting Amish FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Expecting Amish, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Expecting Amish?

Expecting Amish runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Expecting Amish released?

Expecting Amish was released on July 19, 2014.

Who directed Expecting Amish?

Expecting Amish was directed by Richard Gabai.

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Who is in the cast of Expecting Amish?

Expecting Amish stars AJ Michalka as Hannah, Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Samuel and Jesse McCartney as Josh, among 13 credited actors.

Does Expecting Amish have a post-credit scene?

No. Expecting Amish has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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