Emma Smith: My Story
Seen it?2008 | 98 min | Drama, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages or Belfast, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Before her death, Emma reflects on her life; beginning with her childhood, up through her final years in Nauvoo.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$882K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gary Cook
- Patricia PlaceEmma Smith Bidamon
- Katherine NelsonEmma Hale Smith
- Nathan MitchellJoseph Smith, Jr.
- Stephanie BreinholtJulia Murdock Smith
- Tayva PatchLucy Mack Smith
- Rick MacyJoseph Smith, Sr.
- Dallyn Vail BaylesHyrum Smith
- Cheryl KirbyLydia Douglas
- Bob NelsonIsaac Hale
- Rosanna UngermanElizabeth Hale