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Poster for The Book of Mormon Movie, Volume 1: The Journey

The Book of Mormon Movie, Volume 1: The Journey

Seen it?

2003 | 120 min | Adventure, Family

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss, 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
Great for anyone with a complicated family (so, everyone) and anyone with a bit of wanderlust. Family ties get tested in ways that ring true. Shelve it next to Swiss Family Robinson.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Bright and bouncy, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Probably not for a grown-ups-only night in.

The story of Lehi and his wife Sariah and their four sons: Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi. Lehi leaves Jerusalem because he prophesied unto the people concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, and they sought his life. He journeys into the wilderness with his family. He sends Nephi and his brethren back to Jerusalem after the brass plates and the family of Ishmael. The sons and daughters of Lehi marry the sons and daughters of Ishmael. They take their families and continue into the wilderness. Ishmael dies in the wilderness. They come to the sea. Nephi's brethren rebel against him. He confounds them, and builds a ship. They cross the sea to the promised land in the Americas. Lehi dies in the promised land. Nephi's brethren rebel against him again. Nephi departs again into the wilderness.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    17% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gary Rogers

  • Noah Dalton DanbyNephi
  • Bryce ChamberlainLehi
  • Mark GollaherLaman
  • Cragun FoulgerLemuel
  • Kirby HeyborneSam
  • Jan Broberg FeltSariah
  • Jacque GrayTerza
  • Jessica GiauqueMilar
  • Lisa RogersEnephra
  • Ron FredericksonIshmael