"Meet the Mormons" was originally intended to be shown in Visitor's Centers (which are open to the public) on the campuses of several LDS Temples throughout the world. Church leaders later decided to give the film a theatrical release as well . . . thus the film's appearance on IMDb.The fact that it was originally an "in-house" film from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is important to understand before watching the film. It's a documentary, produced and released officially by the church to help people who are not familiar with the LDS faith or "Mormons" to understand more of what being a Mormon is really like. It also follows six inspiring life stories of Mormons who have overcome personal challenges by exercising their faith in Jesus Christ.My wife and I enjoyed the film very much. The stories are very moving, and the documentary narrative helps you get a picture of what it's like to be a Mormon in various places throughout the world (Latter-day Saints are in a lot more places than just Utah!). It's not the best film ever made, nor does it represent cinema at its most cutting-edge . . . but it wasn't meant to be. The film explores what it means to be human, and what it means to be a disciple and a follower of Christ in a global community.

I went to see this movie with my wife on opening night with a group of friends. It was an excellent film to bring the whole family to.It basically takes you into the lives of several individual Mormons (and their families), highlighting what is unique about them aside from the fact that they are Mormon. The purpose of the film seems to be to show how Mormons are not just a homogeneous group of people, but that they live in many cultures throughout the world. Another purpose seems to be to provide wholesome inspiring stories to move people in a positive way. I appreciated hearing each of the inspiring stories and even got a little teary-eyed on some of them. My wife and I left the movie theater with a good feeling, something that is lacking in many of today's popular films.

This movie is really a commercial based on "heartsell" marketing methods, developed by the LDS Church's media business, Bonneville Communications.This should not be a surprise. For years, the Mormon church has developed commercials and movies designed to show how Mormons are just like everyone else. And I would say that Mormons are similar to the people in the movie. They are nice, they try to do helpful things, they have struggles with their lives. So if you are a non-Mormon (Mormon terms for that are non-member or investigator), you will leave the movie thinking, "gosh! Those people could not have done this without being Mormon! I should join!"What they don't tell you in the movie is the crazy things that Mormons believe. Joseph Smith saw God (well, that's one of four different versions of his story anyway). He translated the Book of Mormon from golden plates! (well, he did that with a rock in a hat, and the plates don't actually exist now) Joseph was a prophet, and there have been prophets to follow him until today - and all of them get direct instruction from God, like in person! Unfortunately God doesn't tell them how to adapt to changing needs until too late, like racism, equal rights, etc. They don't tell you that the temples are where you take part in Masonic rituals (though the death threats were removed back in the 90s).So if you're an investigator, go in with your eyes open, and ready to ask questions when you come out. Because this movie could have been "Meet the Catholics" or "Meet the Baptists" or "Meet the Jehovah's Witnesses" and had the same heart-tugging, uplifting stories. Only Mormons think that the nice things they do are unique in the world. There's no room in Mormon belief for other people to be able to do things that are kind and Christlike.

Great film on the culture and beliefs of this Christian Community that expands world wide. Stories of faith, virtue and knowledge is lacking in todays "media society", but you will find it here in this movie. True moving stories told by the actual people. No actors, no horror, no violence, no sex, no adult language, nothing offensive about this film. There are no Academy Awards to be nominated here, but there are some hearts that will be won. Such inspiring, heart felt and courageous events that turned into "Life". Very refreshing to have a film out there that is for all ages. If you haven't seen it yet, go see!!! Definitely a Popcorn Family Movie Night!!!