Handcart
2002, English. Directed by Kels Goodman.
The story of one man's journey with the Martin Handcart Company
This is a fictional love story with the 1856 Handcart Pioneers as the backdrop. Sam Hunter, falls for a Mormon Pioneer woman, Abigail, as she is moving west. As the pioneers stop in his town of Iowa City, he pretends to desire joining the Mormon Church to show his love for Abigail. As hardships prevail, his faith is tested on their way to Zion.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Kels GoodmanDirector
- Jaelin PetrieSamual Hunter
- Stephanie AlbachAbigail
- Chris KendrickMoose
- Shannon SkinnerPatricia
- Gretchen SkinnerSarah
- Joel BishopEdward Martin
- Scott ChristopherRobert Quincy
- Darin AndersenTrapper Cobb
- T.J. BishopExtra
- Junior CaseFood Rationer
- John EnglishSunday School Student
- Lee FobertRichard
Details
- Released
- 11 October 2002
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Bowers
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Handcart runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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Handcart is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Handcart isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Handcart?
If you liked Handcart, try Hawaii, The New World, David and Bathsheba.
Who directed Handcart?
Handcart (2002) was directed by Kels Goodman and stars Jaelin Petrie, Stephanie Albach, Chris Kendrick.