The Joseph Smith Story
1988, English. Directed by Richard Rich.
A critical operation on his leg hones the young Joseph’s courage and determination. Later, his questions about faith lead him to the pages of the Bible. Joseph, again, demonstrates his rare determination and sincerity as he takes his quest directly to God. On a beautiful spring morning in a grove near his home, Heavenly Father and Jesus hear Joseph’s humble petition for an answer to his questions about religion.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Richard RichDirector
- Bill LawrenceJoseph Smith (voice)
- Neal BarthJoseph Smith Sr. (voice)
- Pamela RoylanceLucy Mack Smith (voice)
- Timothy LinebackAlvin Smith (voice)
- Paul NicholsHyrum Smith (voice)
- Jarilynne BrownSophronia Smith (voice)
- Kevin CroftSamuel Smith (voice)
- Jeffrey HubrichWilliam Smith (voice)
- Ivan CroslandJesus (voice)
- Daniel A. KeelerGod the Father (voice)
- John A. NicolaysenReverend (voice)
- Michael BennettPreacher (voice)
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1988
- Written by
- Orson Scott Card
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The Joseph Smith Story: quick answers
What should I watch before The Joseph Smith Story?
Watch Nephi and the Brass Plates (1987) first.
What comes after The Joseph Smith Story?
Next in the series: The Savior in America (1989), Ammon, Missionary to the Lamanites (1989), and Alma the Younger (1989).
Is The Joseph Smith Story worth watching?
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How long is The Joseph Smith Story?
The Joseph Smith Story runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
Does The Joseph Smith Story have a post-credits scene?
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The Joseph Smith Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Joseph Smith Story is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Joseph Smith Story on?
The Joseph Smith Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1988. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Joseph Smith Story?
If you liked The Joseph Smith Story, try Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll, Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters, Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle.
Who directed The Joseph Smith Story?
The Joseph Smith Story (1988) was directed by Richard Rich and stars Bill Lawrence, Neal Barth, Pamela Roylance.