Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration (2011): Cast & Where to Watch
Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration is a 2011 film directed by T.C. Christensen and Gary Cook, starring Rick Macy as Joseph Smith Sr., Nathan Mitchell and Tayva Patch. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Directors
- T.C. Christensen and Gary Cook
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration About?
The premise of Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A motion picture about the life and legacy of Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Where to Watch Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration
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Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration Cast & Characters
Rick Macy leads the cast as Joseph Smith Sr., with Nathan Mitchell as Joseph Smith and Tayva Patch as Lucy Mack Smith. Directed by T.C. Christensen and Gary Cook; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director T.C. Christensen
- Co-director Gary Cook
- Rick Macy as Joseph Smith Sr.
- Nathan Mitchell as Joseph Smith
- Tayva Patch as Lucy Mack Smith
- David Nibley as Alvin Smith
Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration Plot Summary
What happens in Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a prologue, Mary, a recent Mormon convert, has traveled over 4,000 miles to Nauvoo, Illinois, with her father to meet Joseph Smith. His daughter and father discuss what it means to judge a prophet, and Mary insists that she already knows Smith is a prophet of God, inviting her father to discover the truth by reading what he wrote. He starts to read an issue of Times and Seasons and the Book of Mormon, setting the stage for a long and formative journey.
In 1813, young Joseph Smith suffers a severe injury and a subsequent infection to his left leg. An experimental operation removes the infected parts of the bone, sparing him from amputation and beginning a road that will shape a new religious movement.
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Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration?
Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration released?
Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration was released on March 1, 2011.
Who directed Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration?
Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration was directed by T.C. Christensen and Gary Cook.
More films by T.C. Christensen Who is in the cast of Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration?
Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration stars Rick Macy as Joseph Smith Sr., Nathan Mitchell as Joseph Smith and Tayva Patch as Lucy Mack Smith, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration?
In the US, Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration have a post-credit scene?
No. Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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