The Singles Ward (2002)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Kurt Hale

Writers:

Kurt Hale (writer)
John E. Moyer (writer)

Release Date:

30 January 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

The Road to Eternal Marriage Has Never Been Longer

Plot:

When Jonathan Jordan gets divorced he's thrust back into the world of being a single Mormon - a world who's ultimate goal is eternal marriage...

Plot Keywords:

Church | Single | Mormon | Marriage | Comedian

Cast

Will Swenson	...	Jonathan Jordan
Connie Young	...	Cammie Giles
Daryn Tufts	...	Eldon
Kirby Heyborne	...	Dallen Martin
Michael Birkeland	...	Hyrum
Robert Swenson	...	Zak Aldridge (as Robert 'Bob-O' Swenson)
Lincoln Hoppe	...	DeVerl
Tarance Edwards	...	Troy
Michelle Ainge	...	Allyson
Gretchen Whalley	...	Stacie
Sedra Santos	...	Laura
Wally Joyner	...	Brother Angel
Danny Ainge	...	A Sunbeam Teacher
Richard Dutcher	...	Wes The Neighbor
Shawn Bradley	...	A Mechanic

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language.

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Provo, Utah, USA

Company:

Halestorm Entertainment

Trivia:

The phone number listed on the wall at the auto mechanic's shop is 867-5309, from the Tommy Tutone song "Jenny (867-5309)." This number is also referenced in the other Halestorm films "The R.M." and "Church Ball."

Goofs:

Factual errors: Cammie would not be wearing a no-sleeved dress, because in Mormon culture women are supposed to have their shoulders covered.

Quotes:

[about the girls at a ward party]
Eldon: What do you care? You're going on a mission.
Dallin: I need someone to write to me.
Eldon: Dallin, I've seen your grades, you need somebody to read to you.

Movie Connections:

References Star Wars (1977)

Soundtrack:

Book of Mormon Stories

Great fun, cheesy though it may be

First of all, let me say that if you're one of those who find themselves offended because films show certain things or because they make fun of aspects of LDS people, you should realize that this film actually seriously makes fun of people who are offended by that kind of thing (God's Army specifically), and when they show those characters and you laugh, you're laughing at yourself. Having said this, I think Singles Ward was funny and cute, not on the same level as God's Army or Brigham City, but much better than The Other Side of Heaven. It's light-hearted and you have to watch it with a sense of humor or it probably will bother you. I AM a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I know, we are pretty unusual in a great many ways, but this film shows some of these in a light-hearted manner, but remains entertaining. Maybe it was made for Mormons primarily, but anyone with a sense of humour can enjoy it. To those LDS who are offended by this film, I say LIGHTEN UP! We should find the good in all things.