The Work and the Glory_
"One Man....A Remarkable Vision; One Family....A Desperate Struggle"
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.
Starring
Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Eric Johnson
Box Office
$3.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Work and the Glory earned $3.3M against a $7.5M budget.
Year context
The Work and the Glory was released 22 years ago in 2004.
The Work and the Glory is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Sam Hennings
Benjamin Steed
Brenda Strong
Mary Ann Steed
Eric Johnson
Joshua Steed
Alexander Carroll
Nathan Steed
Tiffany Dupont
Lydia McBride
Brighton Hertford
Melissa Steed / Narrator
Kimberly Varadi
Becca Steed
Colin Ford
Matthew Steed
KF
Kathryn Firago
Hannah McBride
Jim Grimshaw
Josiah McBride
Jonathan Scarfe
Joseph Smith
Sarah Darling
Emma Smith
Edward Albert
Martin Harris
RW
Ryan Wood
Hyrum Smith
JR
Jordan Rose Tarter
Sophronia Smith
Anne Sward
Lucy Mack Smith
LL
Levi Larsen
Samuel Smith
SJ
Sara Jade Woodhouse
Will Murdock
Jonathan Quint
Mark Cooper
Phillip DeVona
David Murdock
BOX OFFICE
$7.5M
Budget
$3.3M
Revenue
-55%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (15 votes)
Budget
$7,500,000
Box Office
$3,347,647
Profit
$-4,152,353
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Work and the Glory 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.
How long is The Work and the Glory?
The Work and the Glory has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in The Work and the Glory?
The cast of The Work and the Glory includes Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Eric Johnson, Alexander Carroll, Tiffany Dupont.
How much did The Work and the Glory make at the box office?
The Work and the Glory earned $3,347,647 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $7,500,000.
What is the rating of The Work and the Glory?
The Work and the Glory has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
