Latter Days

2004, Romance/Lgbtq+, 1h 47m

48 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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A melodramatic plot and character stereotypes turn the movie into a sitcom. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Aaron Davis (Steve Sandvoss), a young Mormon, arrives in Los Angeles with three fellow missionaries to evangelize. The group's promiscuous gay neighbor, Christian (Wes Ramsey), makes a bet he can seduce and sleep with one of them, and his flirtatious ways help Aaron realize he is actually gay. Returning home to small-town Idaho in shame, Aaron is sent to a faith-based center to be cured of his homosexuality -- while Christian, who's fallen in love with him, desperately tries to find him.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Strong Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    Romance, Lgbtq+
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    C. Jay Cox
  • Producer:
    G. Sterling Zinsmeyer
  • Writer:
    C. Jay Cox
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $819.9K
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  • Distributor:
    TLA Releasing
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Steve Sandvoss
Elder Aaron Davis
Wes Ramsey
Christian
Rebekah Johnson
Julie
Amber Benson
Traci
Khary Payton
Andrew
Jacqueline Bisset
Lila
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Ryder
Rob McElhenney
Harmon
Erik Palladino
Keith
Mary Kay Place
Sister Gladys Davis
Jim Ortlieb
Brother Farron Davis
C. Jay Cox
Director
C. Jay Cox
Screenwriter
Scott Zimmerman
Executive Producer
J. Todd Harris
Executive Producer
Kermit Johns
Executive Producer
G. Sterling Zinsmeyer
Producer
Michael Wool
Co-Executive Producer
Tom Soto
Co-Executive Producer
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Critic Reviews for Latter Days

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Audience Reviews for Latter Days

  • Apr 14, 2012
    I think the movie overall has a superb script (not the plot however) but the acting was so terrifying. Can't say there're any new elements in the film of this genre but it provided a good soundtrack and an important message.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Jul 03, 2011
    I liked that the two central characters do have actual fears and concerns about their awkward situation early on in the film that materialize in a believable way, but it doesn't examine those issues in the depth that they could have. Instead we are stuck with a rather bland story that becomes predictable in the second half.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Aug 27, 2009
    It's just a lukewarm film, a by-the-numbers romantic drama about people from utterly different worlds that happen to fall in love. I give props for the included "twist" and depictions of "homosexual reformation" facilities that we all KNOW exist and are utilized by the Mormon church. Some very nice bits of secondary character acting by Erik Palladino as the AIDS patient and Joseph Gordon Levitt as an overly everything-that-isn't-Mormon-phobic missionary. "Hot Gay Sex" commentary: this reluctantly makes the list. makes the list because there is certainly gay sex happening here. Reluctant because, as my gay boyfriend said, "we don't know who topped/bottomed". Plenty of shapely buttocks, though.
    _kelly . Super Reviewer
  • Dec 20, 2008
    It was lame, but enjoyable. The openly gay dude was really annoying (and ugly) and just bothered me, but Steve Sandvoss was good. It was alright.
    Lauren D Super Reviewer
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