The Work and the Glory (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2004, The Work and the Glory is a drama and romance film directed by Russell Holt, running about 110 minutes. “One Man....A Remarkable Vision; One Family....A Desperate Struggle” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Benjamin Steed and Mary Ann Steed relocate their family to upstate New York in the early 1800's, they unwittingly settle in a town divided along religious lines. After their new hired help turns out to be at the center of the uproar, each member of the Steed family must come to terms with their own beliefs in the face of heavy persecution. Together they struggle to weather the raging controversy surrounding a young man named Joseph Smith.
Who’s in it. The Work and the Glory stars Sam Hennings as Benjamin Steed, Brenda Strong as Mary Ann Steed, Eric Johnson as Joshua Steed and Alexander Carroll as Nathan Steed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Work and the Glory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Work and the Glory page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Work and the Glory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Work and the Glory (2004)?
- In US, The Work and the Glory is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Work and the Glory worth watching?
- The Work and the Glory holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Work and the Glory?
- The Work and the Glory stars Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Eric Johnson, Alexander Carroll and Tiffany Dupont.
- When was The Work and the Glory released?
- The Work and the Glory was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.