Topic: Amish

Direction Peter Weir

Cast Harrison Ford · Kelly McGillis · Danny Glover · Lukas Haas

Synopsis Witness (1985) follows the story of Samuel, a young Amish boy, and his mother Rachel, who find themselves in a harrowing situation after witnessing a brutal crime. While traveling, Samuel sees a police officer being murdered in a public restroom....

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Victor Mature · Richard Egan · Stephen McNally · Lee Marvin

Synopsis Violent Saturday (1955) follows a group of criminals who orchestrate a daring heist at a bank in a small Arizona mining community. As night falls, they successfully execute the robbery and flee, seizing a local resident as a hostage. Their...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Werner Herzog · Steve Liptay · Scott McKain · Ralph Wade

Synopsis How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck... (TV) (1976) delves into the intriguing world of the cattle auctioneers' world championships, where Werner Herzog explores the unique language and rhythm created by this economic system. The documentary juxtaposes this fast-paced, commercial...

Direction William Friedkin

Cast Jason Robards · Britt Ekland · Norman Wisdom · Forrest Tucker

Synopsis The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968) follows the journey of Rachel, a young woman who leaves her Amish upbringing to pursue a career in dance in New York City. She finds herself at Billy Minsky's Burlesque, where her unique "Dances...

Direction Randa Haines

Cast Tim Daly · Naomi Watts · David Carradine · Brett Tucker

Synopsis The Outsider (TV) (2002) is set in the rugged landscape of late 19th-century Montana, where a gravely injured outlaw named Johnny Gault (Tim Daly) finds sanctuary with a recently widowed sheep farmer, Rebecca Yoder (Naomi Watts). This act of kindness...

Direction Peter Farrelly · Bobby Farrelly

Cast Woody Harrelson · Randy Quaid · Vanessa Angel · Bill Murray

Synopsis Kingpin (1996) follows the story of Roy Munson, a former state bowling champion from 1979 whose life took a dramatic turn when he lost his hand in a botched cheating attempt. For nearly two decades, Roy has been selling bowling...

Direction Gregg Champion

Cast Kimberly Williams-Paisley · Tammy Blanchard · Matt Letscher · Fay Masterson

Synopsis Amish Grace (TV) (2010) explores the aftermath of a tragic schoolhouse shooting in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, where a gunman's violent act claims the lives of five young Amish girls. The film delves into the profound impact on the tight-knit Amish...

Direction Michael Landon Jr.

Cast Lisa Pepper · Abigail Mason · Soren Fulton · Danielle Chuchran

Synopsis Saving Sarah Cain (2007) follows the journey of Sarah Cain, a self-centered urban newspaper columnist who finds her life upended when she travels to Pennsylvania for her Amish sister's funeral. Upon arrival, she learns she is the legal guardian of...

Direction Mira Thiel

Cast Tijan Marei · Gizem Emre · Timur Bartels · Rauand Taleb

Synopsis Rumspringa (2022) follows the journey of a young Amish man who embarks on a transformative adventure to Berlin. This rite of passage allows him to delve into his heritage, explore diverse lifestyles, and experience the thrill of newfound love. As...

Direction Bryan Spicer

Cast Tim Allen · Kirstie Alley · Carrie Preston · Jay O. Sanders

Synopsis For Richer or Poorer (1998) follows the escapades of a cunning real estate broker and his spouse who, in an attempt to evade the IRS, seek refuge within the peaceful and simple community of the Amish. The couple's urban lifestyle...

Direction Michael Landon Jr.

Cast Danielle Panabaker · Sherry Stringfield · Burgess Jenkins · David Topp

Synopsis The Shunning (TV) (2011) follows the life of Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman who, despite her peaceful life, senses a void in her simple Amish community. Her world is turned upside down when a stranger from the outside world,...

Direction Paul Shapiro

Cast Alison Pill · Mariska Hargitay · Alec McClure · Jan Niklas

Synopsis Plain Truth (TV) (2004) unfolds in a tranquil Amish farming community where a newborn's lifeless body is discovered, sparking a debate over whether it was an unfortunate accident or a deliberate act of homicide. High-stakes criminal attorney Ellie Harrison (Mariska...

Direction Stephen Gyllenhaal

Cast Neve Campbell · Jilon Ghai · Mary Krohnert · Duane Murray

Synopsis An Amish Murder (TV) (2013) delves into the haunting past of Painters Mill, Ohio, where a sequence of violent murders, known as the Slaughterhouse Murders, left an indelible mark on the tranquil Amish community sixteen years prior. A young Amish...

Direction Terry Cunningham

Cast Sarah Lancaster · Tom Everett Scott · Kelly McGillis · Nicole Badaan

Synopsis Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio (TV) (2014) follows Rachel Troyer, a dedicated and intelligent police officer in the charming town of Sugarcreek, affectionately known as “The Little Switzerland of Ohio.” Nestled an hour south of Akron, this town is...

Direction Terry Cunningham

Cast Trevor Donovan · Danielle Chuchran · Drew Fuller · Tiffany Dupont

Synopsis Love Finds You in Charm (TV) (2015) follows the journey of Emma Miller (Danielle Chuchran), a young Amish woman who seems to have it all—a loving family and a suitor, Jacob (Kellen Boyle). However, Emma's heart yearns for more than...

Direction Richard Gabai

Cast Amanda Michalka · Jesse McCartney · Alyson Stoner · Ron Ely

Synopsis Expecting Amish (TV) (2014) follows Samuel, a model Amish man from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who is committed to his arranged fiancée, Hannah Yoder. Upon turning 18, Hannah embarks on Rumspringa, a traditional period of exploration outside the Amish community, this time...

Direction Brian Herzlinger

Cast Danielle Chuchran · Trevor Donovan · Galadriel Stineman · Tatum O'Neal

Synopsis Runaway Romance (TV) (2018) follows the journey of a reality television celebrity who trades the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for the simplicity of Amish country. As she immerses herself in this new environment, she grapples with the decision of...

Direction David Mackay

Cast Jes Macallan · Sean Faris · Kelly McGillis · Hillary Horvath

Synopsis An Uncommon Grace (TV) (2017) follows the journey of a dedicated army nurse who, after completing her service, finds herself back at her grandmother's rural farm nestled in the heart of Amish country. Upon her return, she encounters an unexpected...

Direction Ivan Kraljevic

Cast Elena Caruso · Chris Conner · Jennifer Gareis · Greg Wood

Synopsis The Harvesting (2015) follows a young family seeking respite from their marital issues by venturing from the city to spend their summer in the tranquil Amish Country. However, their peaceful retreat quickly turns into a nightmare as an evil force...

Direction Ali Liebert

Cast Sara Canning · Steve Byers · Gabrielle Rose · Andrew McIlroy

Synopsis Amish Abduction (TV) (2019) follows the life of Annie, an Amish wife and mother, whose world is shattered when her husband decides to leave their community to live among "normal Americans." The situation escalates dramatically when he returns, determined to...