Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Twentieth Century Fox
EAN: 0024543489535
Format: Color
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
MPN: FOXD2248953D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-01-15
Running Time: 103
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 2007-08-19

Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 02/17/2009 Run time: 103 minutes Rating: Pg
Directed by Michael Landon, Jr., Saving Sarah Cain is a sweet film with an Afterschool Special vibe about a family thrown together by unfortunate circumstances. When her Amish sister dies, Sarah (Lisa Pepper, What About Brian) is forced to question her priorities. Should she move to Pennsylvania where the children feel safe within their Amish community, or should she relocate them to Oregon where she has a successful career as a newspaper columnist? Presuming that the children are more adaptable than she is, Sarah opts for the latter and gives it a shot at making the kids feel at home. But the five orphans have a difficult time trying to fit in to the modern world. They also are still grieving the loss of their mother, whose ways were much different than that of their more abrupt aunt. Like his father, the younger Landon has a deft touch at creating scenarios that are heart-tugging, but not too maudlin. The fish-out-of-water concept isn't a new one, but it's executed well by both Pepper and the young actors portraying the children. Though the film tries to force a surprise ending, the outcome is expected and welcome. And while no one has a miraculous change of heart, the viewer can see that the sextet is creating its own kind of family--one that works for within the frame of their unique circumstances. --Jae-Ha Kim

Customer Rating:
Summary: Loved "Saving Sarah Cain"
Comment: This CD gave me a lovely afternoon of entertainment along with giving me some information about a religion that is vastly different from my own. I will definitely watch it again and encourage my friends to watch it by sharing my CD with them.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Saving Sarah Cain review DVD
Comment: This is the story of how a modern day single journalist, who's only ambition was her career and her own selfish desires, life suddenly is turned upside down, when she comes the legal guardian of her 5 nieces and nephews after her sister died. Her sister and children were Amish, so on top of everything, there are strong cultural differences.

This is a powerful story about selfless love, a higher call than simply what we personally want. I found it very touching emotionally and inspiring to live for other's sake. We desperately need these reminders in today's culture.

I was surprised in this movie however, that it appeared that the Amish culture portrayed here was touched with more modern influences, than I had expected.

I highly recommend this movie, it was powerful and thought provoking.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Disappointed
Comment: My wife and I watched this movie together and were very disappointed in it as a supposed movie of Christian values. The immodest and worldly dress, particularly of Sarah Cain and her competition writer at the newspaper made it difficult to watch. There was absolutely no reason to have their cleavage, and more, showing. (What was the purpose?) The story would have been just as powerful as far as getting the point across of the differences between the Amish and the city people without their cleavage showing and the tight clothes. This has been billed as a family movie, but we would NOT recommend this movie to ANYONE because of the immodest dress. We will not watch it again. Also, I was quite disappointed that there are so many reviews claiming it was a movie you could watch with your family, seemingly ignoring the immodest dress. From the reviews, it seems we are the exception in this day and age with concerns about immodest dress.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Grab a tissue and be ready for a beautiful story!
Comment: If you aren't familiar with Amish family life, this will give a a little insight. A non-amish family member becomes the guardian to five amish children through an unusual turn of events. You will love this movie. It was funny, interesting, inspirational and a real tearjerker. It gave you insight into a world that is different for most people. I highly reccommend it. Bevery Lewis,the author of the book,is one of my favorite authors.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: The Priceless Value of Family
Comment: We purchased this movie after seeing an interview with the director and watching some of the highlights. Television and movies have been absent of great programs that promote the family and benefits of family values for to long. Our whole family enjoyed this movie together and we all shed a few tears and at the end we all agreed that it was a very good movie.

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