I was a Digital Media student in college, which included studying film. While studying film and being a Mormon, I realized that members of the Mormon faith love movies, but there are certain movies that Mormons are more familiar with than other groups. In my list I have excluded certain movies like Single Ward, RM or other Mollywood (cheesy Mormon movies). Here’s the list I came up with:

1. The Princess Bride – Although many people outside of the Mormon church have seen this movie, for some reason members of the church are aware of this movie. When I was in high school growing up in a Mormon community, everyone had seen this movie. Although somewhat popular outside of Utah, most people aren’t exactly big fans. This movie is romantic without all the sexual content found in many comedies and romantic movies.
2. Three Amigos – For some reason, everyone I know who is a younger Mormon has seen this movie. However, Steve Martin is in this movie, despite popular myth, Steve Martin is not a member of the church. This movie has a few lines in Spanish, which makes returned missionaries who served in Spanish-speaking areas feel special because they know what they are saying.
3. UHF – This movie was not very popular in theaters, however it has become a cult classic in Mormon communities. Despite the unfair PG-13 rating, it is still popular, with many members avoiding movies rated higher than PG. Not many people know this, but the late Billy Barty, who played Noodles McIntosh, was a Mormon. They also played a short recording of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
4. Johnny Lingo (The 1969 Original) – Who can forget lines like “Mahana you’re ugly” or “8 cow wife.” This movie is a classic among Latter-day Saints. This is probably one of the reasons many people in Utah want to be Polynesian.
5. The Legend of Johnny Lingo – Loosely based on the original 1969 BYU movie. This movie didn’t do as well because they changed the story, however because of the name the members gave this movie a chance, I don’t think be such a bad movie if you forget you ever saw the original movie. try to digest what is happening.
6. Snow Cipher – As young people growing up in Utah, we were shown this every year to try and make us feel guilty and sad. It is the story of a child who dies because he is not loved at home or at school.
7. The Phone Call: This movie has been shown for years to try to help teenagers gain self-confidence. Marc McClure, who played the bumbling Scott, also played Jimmy Olsen in the original Superman movies.
8. Another Side of Heaven – Picked up by Disney, this film shares the missionary experiences of a missionary sent to Tonga. Many non-members have seen this movie, as it has the ever-popular Anne Hathaway as the missionary’s girlfriend.
9. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – I had a hard time sitting down to watch this one, but for whatever reason, most Latter-day Saint women have seen and love this movie. The strong reference to large families and musicals make it a favorite with Latter-day Saint women.
10. Emma – (Actually, any movie that portrays the work of Jane Austen) For whatever reason, women of the Mormon faith love Jane Austen’s romantic books and movies, Emma is just one example. The culture of the time period that she portrays is actually a close match to modern Mormon culture.

What draws LDS church members to movies tends to be entertaining, moral, and original. They appreciate movies that represent the values ​​they hold dear and that the whole family can enjoy.