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The Other Side of Heaven

  • 2001
  • AL
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
4.7K
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Anne Hathaway and Christopher Gorham in The Other Side of Heaven (2001)
John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho Falls, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan islands during the 1950s.
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John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho Falls, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan islands during the 1950s.John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho Falls, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan islands during the 1950s.John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho Falls, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan islands during the 1950s.

  • Director
    • Mitch Davis
  • Writers
    • Mitch Davis
    • John H. Groberg
  • Stars
    • Christopher Gorham
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Joe Folau
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mitch Davis
    • Writers
      • Mitch Davis
      • John H. Groberg
    • Stars
      • Christopher Gorham
      • Anne Hathaway
      • Joe Folau
    • 88User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos10

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    The Other Side Of Heaven: Hurrah For Israel
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    Watch The Other Side Of Heaven: Hurrah For Israel
    The Other Side Of Heaven: Storm At Sea
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    The Other Side Of Heaven: Temptation
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    The Other Side Of Heaven: Swing Under The Moon
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    Watch The Other Side Of Heaven: Swing Under The Moon
    The Other Side Of Heaven: Island Storm
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    Watch The Other Side Of Heaven: Island Storm
    The Other Side Of Heaven: The Dance
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    Watch The Other Side Of Heaven: The Dance
    The Other Side Of Heaven: Get Off The Boat
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    Watch The Other Side Of Heaven: Get Off The Boat
    The Other Side Of Heaven: Welcome Kolipoki
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    Watch The Other Side Of Heaven: Welcome Kolipoki
    The Other Side Of Heaven: The Lord's Wind
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    Photos19

    John Groberg (CHRISTOPHER GORHAM) shouts triumphantly in the film THE OTHER SIDE OF HEAVEN.  (Photo by Ken George.  Courtesy of 3Mark Entertainment.)
    Joe Folau in The Other Side of Heaven (2001)
    CHRISTOPHER GORHAM looks on as he walks along the shore of his tiny island home in the film THE OTHER SIDE OF HEAVEN.  (Photo by Ken George.  Courtesy of 3Mark Entertainment.)
    MITCH DAVIS on location at the filming of his movie THE OTHER SIDE OF HEAVEN. (Photo courtesy of 3Mark Entertainment.)Twin Towers
    JOE FOLAU is Feki, the good-natured and resourceful Tongan friend of John Groberg in the true adventure story THE OTHER SIDE OF HEAVEN. (Photo courtesy of 3Mark Entertainment.)
    MIRIAMA SMITH is Lavania, the beautiful island girl whose family befriends John Groberg (played by CHRISTOPHER GORHAM) in the film THE OTHER SIDE OF HEAVEN.  (Photo courtesy of 3Mark Entertainment.)
    ANNE HATHAWAY is Jean Sabin in the true story THE OTHER SIDE OF HEAVEN.  (Photo courtesy of 3Mark Entertainment.)
    JOE FOLAU is Feki, the good-natured and resourceful Tongan friend of John Groberg in the true adventure story THE OTHER SIDE OF HEVEN.  (Photo courtesy of 3Mark Entertainment.)
    CHRISTOPHER GORHAM looks on as he walks along the shore of his tiny island home in the film THE OTHER SIDE OF HEAVEN.  (Photo courtesy of 3Mark Entertainment.)
    MITCH DAVIS on location at the filming of his movie THE OTHER SIDE OF HEAVEN.  (Photo courtesy of 3Mark Entertainment.)
    Anne Hathaway and Christopher Gorham in The Other Side of Heaven (2001)
    Anne Hathaway and Christopher Gorham in The Other Side of Heaven (2001)

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    Christopher Gorham
    Christopher Gorham
    • John Groberg
    Anne Hathaway
    Anne Hathaway
    • Jean Sabin
    Joe Folau
    Joe Folau
    • Feki
    • (as Joseph Folau)
    Nathaniel Lees
    Nathaniel Lees
    • Kelepi
    Miriama Smith
    Miriama Smith
    • Lavania
    Alvin Fitisemanu
    • Tomasi
    Peter Sa'ena-Brown
    Peter Sa'ena-Brown
    • Kuli
    Whetu Fala
    • Asi
    Apii McKinley
    • Noli
    Paki Cherrington
    • Minister
    • (as Te Paki Cherrington)
    Jeremy Birchall
    • Edward
    Ross Duncan
    • John's Father
    Maggie Harper
    • John's Mother
    Rick Leckinger
    Rick Leckinger
    • Photographer
    Brian Richards
    • Crowd Member #1
    Vernon Pribble
    • Crowd Member #2
    Anita Schiller
    • Crowd Member #3
    Norman Forsey
    Norman Forsey
    • Old Sailor
    • Director
      • Mitch Davis
    • Writers
      • Mitch Davis
      • John H. Groberg
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    • Trivia
      A boy really did fall from a mango tree and remain unconscious for three days while John H. Groberg was a missionary. He remembers that he was on his way to church on a Tuesday, and he climbed the tree because it had some of the very best mangos. When he woke up on Thursday, he was worried that he was late for his meetings.
    • Goofs
      Elder Groberg has a Book of Mormon beside his bed. This particular Book of Mormon has the phrase "Another testament of Jesus Christ" on the cover. This phrase did not appear on the Book of Mormon until the mid 80's.
    • Quotes

      John Groberg: There is a connection between heaven and earth. Finding that connection gives meaning to everything, including death. Losing that connection makes everything lose meaning, including life.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'The Other Side of Heaven' (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Rip it Up
      Written by Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell and John Marascalco

    User reviews88

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    9/10
    Interesting Movie
    I have yet to catch all of the movie on TMC but I have seen about 7/8ths of it. It's funny, sharp, very interesting and easy to watch. I found myself laughing and crying with the character. Being based on a true story makes it even more fun to watch. The movie sure does explain more about what a missionary goes through. What a life this man had! He was truly blessed. This movie was a great find. The main actor was magnificent in the role and his portrayal made the movie even greater. The locations were like heaven on earth. The main character had to overcome local prejudice against missionaries, his total removal from worldly possessions, his fears of becoming an elephant (see the movie he explains this) and his loneliness for his wife to be are just a few of his challenges. According to his church elders he must first finish his missionary role before he can marry his true love. This is one rule he is determined never to break. The fellowship and eventual closeness he enjoys with the natives proves to be a grand learning experience for both him and his new friends. "The Other Side of Heaven" is a must see for anybody.
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    • Release date
      • April 12, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Tonga (Tonga Islands)
    • Also known as
      • Eye of the Storm
    • Filming locations
      • Rarotonga, Cook Islands
    • Production companies
      • 3Mark Entertainment
      • Molen/Garbett Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,720,371
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,765
      • Dec 16, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,760,014
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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