Love's Abiding Joy (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Love's Abiding Joy is a family, tv movie and western film directed by Michael Landon Jr., running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. The continued Westward journey of settlers Missie and Willie Lahaye. Their roots now firmly planted as they set up homestead in the far West, Missie begins to realize her passion for teaching as Willie cares for the couple's young daughter Kathy while expanding the family ranch with a little help from sons Jeff and Matthew. When the frontier railroad comes to town, the pleasure of a long-promised visit from Missie's father Clark is suddenly offset by the tragic death of young Kathy. As the untimely demise of their beloved daughter begins to drive an emotional wedge between Missie and Willie, the devastated father unexpectedly accepts an offer made by the powerful Samuel Doros to assume the role of town sheriff. Their faith shaken and their once close-knit bond suddenly torn asunder, Missie and Willie desperately attempt to bring their crumbling family back together as son Jeff faces a series of dangers while hopelessly falling for Doros' beautiful daughter Colette.

Who’s in it. Love's Abiding Joy stars Erin Cottrell as Missie, Logan Bartholomew as Willie, William Morgan Sheppard as Scottie and James Tupper as Henry, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Love's Abiding Joy has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, PixL Amazon Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love's Abiding Joy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love's Abiding Joy tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.