The movie, ‘The R.M.’ released in 2003, stands for ‘The Returned Missionary’. It is a comedy-crime film directed by Kurt Hale and stars actors like Kirby Heyborne, Daryn Tufts and Will Swenson. The film explores the journey and life trajectory of the protagonist, Jared Phelps, after his missionary service. The storyline weaves in fascinating and interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for ‘The R.M.’ took place in Utah, United States. Although exact filming dates are not mentioned, the movie was released on 31st January 2003. Utah’s diverse landscapes providing a delightful backdrop for the film’s intriguing narrative.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kirby Heyborne | Jared Phelps |
| Daryn Tufts | Basketball Player |
| Will Swenson | Kori Swenson |
| Britani Bateman | Kelly Powers |
| Tracy Ann Evans | Emma Phelps |
| Merrill Dodge | Brigham Phelps |
| Michael Birkeland | Dewey |
| Maren Ord | Sariah Phelps |
| Big Budah | Humu |
| Curt Doussett | Defense Attorney |
| Wally Joyner | Brother Colin Jensen |
| Jericho Road | Prison Band |
| Gary Crowton | Bishop Andrews |
| Rulon Gardner | Good Samaritan |
| Larry H. Miller | Car Dealer |
| Jimmy Chunga | Phat Cop |
| Ruth Hale | Church Organist |
| Ruth Todd | News Woman |
| Randall Carlisle | News Man |
| Scott Christopher | District Attorney |
| Lincoln Hoppe | Steve |
| Mitch English | Lloyd Finderlyon |
| Anne Kathryn Parma | Ruth Phelps |
| Haven Andrus | (Uncredited) |
| Scott Champion | Sister’s Date |
| Cody Cowdell | Boy Scout |
| Holly Cowdell | Midnight Home Teachee |
| Mark Cowdell | Elders Quorum President |
| Richard Dayhuff | Elder Powers |
| Coz Green | Waiter |
| Allan Groves | Kelly’s Friend |
| Matt Hale | Dancer |
| Jared Hess | LD3 Nerd |
| RuthAnn Hogue | Mother of the Groom |
| Jeremy Hoover | Frat Guy |
| Adam Johnson | Tucker |
| Kristi Labrum | Dance Greeter |
| Sherry Leigh | Julie Jensen |
| Patrick Livingston | Telemarketer |
| Chad Long | LD3 Fat Guy |
| Christopher Robin Miller | The Jeweler |
| John E. Moyer | Would-Be Home Teacher |
| Erin Robert | Molly |
| The Rockamatics | Wedding Band |
| Jonathan Rudy | Priest |
| Shaun Schofield | Clayton Boy |
| Jake Suazo | Tommy |
| Robert Swenson | Zak |
| Cami Twede | Candi |
| Michelle Wright | Attorney |
| Micah Young | Basketball Player |
| B. Adam Baillio | Extra (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘The R.M.’ was premiered on 31st January 2003.
- Kurt Hale was not just the director but also the writer of the movie along with John E. Moyer.
- The main cast of the movie features Kirby Heyborne as Jared Phelps, Daryn Tufts, and Will Swenson.
- The film is known for its comic timing and crime narrative.
- It has a run time of 101 minutes.
- The film was produced on a budget of around $500,000.
- On its opening weekend in the United States, it grossed $130,352.
- Interestingly, there’s a trivia from the film where Jared finds out his girlfriend’s fiance’s name is Kirby. He comments, “His name’s Kirby? That’s not even a name.” The fun fact here is that the actor who plays Jared is named Kirby.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Utah, USA
- Latitude: 40.7606608
- Longitude: -111.8939487
- Place ID: ChIJzfkTj8drTIcRP0bXbKVK370
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Utah, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
