The Work and the Glory
2004, English. Directed by Russell Holt.
One Man....A Remarkable Vision; One Family....A Desperate Struggle
When Benjamin Steed and Mary Ann Steed relocate their family to upstate New York in the early 1800's, they unwittingly settle in a town divided along religious lines. After their new hired help turns out to be at the center of the uproar, each member of the Steed family must come to terms with their own beliefs in the face of heavy persecution. Together they struggle to weather the raging controversy surrounding a young man named Joseph Smith.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Russell HoltDirector
- Sam HenningsBenjamin Steed
- Brenda StrongMary Ann Steed
- Eric JohnsonJoshua Steed
- Alexander CarrollNathan Steed
- Tiffany DupontLydia McBride
- Brighton HertfordMelissa Steed / Narrator
- Kimberly VaradiBecca Steed
- Colin FordMatthew Steed
- Kathryn FiragoHannah McBride
- Jim GrimshawJosiah McBride
- Jonathan ScarfeJoseph Smith
- Sarah DarlingEmma Smith
Details
- Released
- 24 November 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Russell Holt
- Budget
- $7.5M
- Box office
- $3.3M
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What The Work and the Glory is based on
The Work and the Glory is adapted from a novel.
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The Work and the Glory: quick answers
What comes after The Work and the Glory?
Next in the series: The Work and the Glory II: American Zion (2005) and The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided (2006).
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How long is The Work and the Glory?
The Work and the Glory runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Work and the Glory have a post-credits scene?
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The Work and the Glory parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Work and the Glory is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Work and the Glory on?
The Work and the Glory is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Work and the Glory?
If you liked The Work and the Glory, try Legends of the Fall, Duel in the Sun, Rebel in the Rye.
Who directed The Work and the Glory?
The Work and the Glory (2004) was directed by Russell Holt and stars Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Eric Johnson.
What is The Work and the Glory based on?
The Work and the Glory is adapted from a novel.