Under the Banner of Heaven

A murder beyond belief.

7.5/1020221h 8mEnded1 Season · 7 Episodes

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A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder that seems to be connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.

Released: Apr 28, 2022

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Seasons

Miniseries

7 episodes

Top Cast

Andrew Garfield

Detective Jeb Pyre

Sam Worthington

Ron Lafferty

Daisy Edgar-Jones

Brenda Lafferty

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