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Escape from Polygamy

  • TV Movie
  • 20132013
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Escape from Polygamy (2013)
  • Drama
  • Romance
Ryder and Julina have just fallen madly in love. But this passionate romance is forbidden--it goes against the laws of their polygamous community. Things only get more complicated when Ryder... Read allRyder and Julina have just fallen madly in love. But this passionate romance is forbidden--it goes against the laws of their polygamous community. Things only get more complicated when Ryder's father declares that God has chosen Julina to be his wife.Ryder and Julina have just fallen madly in love. But this passionate romance is forbidden--it goes against the laws of their polygamous community. Things only get more complicated when Ryder's father declares that God has chosen Julina to be his wife.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
584
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  • Director
    • Rachel Lee Goldenberg
  • Writer
    • Damon Tod Hill
  • Stars
    • Haley Lu Richardson
    • Mary McCormack
    • Sam Hennings
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rachel Lee Goldenberg
  • Writer
    • Damon Tod Hill
  • Stars
    • Haley Lu Richardson
    • Mary McCormack
    • Sam Hennings
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Escape from Polygamy (2013)
    Escape from Polygamy (2013)
    Haley Lu Richardson in "Escape From Polygamy"
    Still of Haley Lu Richardson in "Escape From Polygamy"
    Still of Haley Lu Richardson in "Escape From Polygamy"
    Still of Haley Lu Richardson in "Escape From Polygamy"
    Perry Mattfeld as 'Bonnielee' in Escape from Polygamy [Formerly Ryder & Julina]

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    Haley Lu Richardson
    Haley Lu Richardson
    • Julinaas Julina
    Mary McCormack
    Mary McCormack
    • Leannas Leann
    Sam Hennings
    Sam Hennings
    • Merrilas Merril
    Riki Lindhome
    Riki Lindhome
    • Kaylaas Kayla
    Kate Fuglei
    Kate Fuglei
    • Aliceas Alice
    Perry Mattfeld
    Perry Mattfeld
    • Bonnieleeas Bonnielee
    Bodhi Bown
    • Josephas Joseph
    Elle Labadie
    Elle Labadie
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Damon Tod Hill
    • Julina's Dadas Julina's Dad
    • (as Damon Hill)
    William Mapother
    William Mapother
    • Ervilas Ervil
    Presley Henderson
    • Estheras Esther
    Jack Falahee
    Jack Falahee
    • Ryderas Ryder
    Chris Flanders
    Chris Flanders
    • Officer Gene Whiteas Officer Gene White
    Indy
    • Compound Dogas Compound Dog
    Corinna Jones
    Corinna Jones
    • Drunk Girl #1as Drunk Girl #1
    Cassandra Hepburn
    Cassandra Hepburn
    • Drunk Girl #2as Drunk Girl #2
    Tiffany Van Cott
    • Drunk Girl #3as Drunk Girl #3
    Jeanette O'Connor
    Jeanette O'Connor
    • Cashieras Cashier
    • Director
      • Rachel Lee Goldenberg
    • Writer
      • Damon Tod Hill
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    Ryder and Julina have just fallen madly in love. But this passionate romance is forbidden--it goes against the laws of their polygamous community. Things only get more complicated when Ryder's father declares that God has chosen Julina to be his wife. —Anonymous
    • community
    • religious leader
    • giving birth
    • death
    • attempted suicide
    • 5 more
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

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    • Soundtracks
      The Longer I Run
      Written by Peter Bradley Adams

      Performed by Peter Bradley Adams

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    6/10
    Problems with Polygamy
    Following the death of her father, attractive young Haley Lu Richardson (as Julina) moves with her mother Mary McCormack (as Leann) to a cult-like religious community. Implicitly, "Hillcreek" is a Mormon-type village somewhere in Utah; although not officially recognized by any law-abiding Church, these communities continue to thrive, in secret. Mother and daughter settle comfortably into the polygamist lifestyle, with Ms. McCormack becoming the newest wife for kindly Sam Hennings (as Merril)...

    In church, Ms. Richardson's teenage hormones kick into high gear after she sees handsome young Jack Falahee (as Ryder). When they meet, Mr. Falahee sinfully has his shirt unbuttoned. Then, we're off to the races. Richardson and Falahee arrange to meet secretly and kiss. The mutually attracted couple decide to be monogamous, of course, but fanatical leader William Mapother (as Ervil, "The Prophet") has other plans. "Escape from Polygamy" may not be possible...

    Damon Hill's story focuses on two of the most often related abuses present in these communities. First, there is the initiation of very young women into sexual relations, usually by a Godly older man. Second, there is the casting off of young men when they reach adulthood. The latter reason isn't explained, but it's obvious: this lifestyle needs an improper ratio of males to females in order to survive, so males must be disposed of...

    This movie takes a negative view of the practice, but be aware we are left with some "good" polygamists. There are increasingly implausible occurrences, but they are paced in a way which suspends most disbelief. And, there are some plot developments which will keep the viewer surprised and engaged. You can't be sure how this will end for Richardson and Falahee, the attractive starring duo. The elders get little to do, except for Mr. Mapother. Supporting victims Jake Weary (as Micah) and Presley Henderson (as Esther) are impressive playing a tweaked castaway and pregnant girl.

    ****** Escape from Polygamy (8/24/13) Rachel Goldenberg ~ Haley Lu Richardson, Jack Falahee, William Mapother, Jake Weary
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    • I want to know why this movie isn't listed on the mobile site? Knew I had seen Jack Falehee somewhere and it was driving me crazy. This was it. Glad I decided to click on the full site!

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    • Release date
      • August 24, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La cuarta esposa
    • Production companies
      • Indy Entertainment
      • MarVista Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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