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The Home Teachers
Stocky Greg's passion is football, and he rounds up his family from their respective church meetings and rushes home just in time to make the kick-off of the Sunday afternoon Vikings game. He has just planted himself in front of his massive television screen scarfing down chicken when his new home teaching companion, Nelson, calls to inform him that he has set an appointment to visit the Mori family in 15 minutes. Mormon males serving as home teachers are admonished to visit with their assigned families once a month, bring them a spiritual message, and provide help as necessary. Nelson, a nerdy "letter of the law" kind of Mormon who will not even purchase gas on a Sunday, intends to visit 100 % of his assigned families every month, and as this is the last day of the month even the many madcap mishaps that start immediately will not deter him from completing his duty despite Greg's griping and attempts to get back to the games.
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Plot Summary
Two overbearing and overly enthusiastic Latter-day Saint missionaries are assigned to teach a cynical, unmotivated young woman named Brenda. As they attempt to convert her, they face numerous comedic challenges and unexpected situations that test their faith and patience.
Critical Reception
The Home Teachers was a modest comedy that played to a niche audience. While it found some favor among members of the Latter-day Saint community for its earnest portrayal of missionary work, it received generally mixed to negative reviews from broader critics who found its humor predictable and its message heavy-handed.
What Reviewers Say
Lacked broader appeal due to its specific religious themes.
Humor was often seen as juvenile or predictable.
Praised by some for its positive message and good intentions.
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Fun Fact
While starring Kevin James and Kevin Pollak, neither actor is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the faith prominently featured in the film.
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