The Holmes County Amish in Ohio are widely known for being one of the largest Amish populations in the United States and has served as a compelling backdrop for a number of films that explore themes of tradition, faith, and rural American life. Both documentaries and fictional works set in and around Holmes County often focus on the Amish and Mennonite communities, offering viewers a glimpse into a lifestyle that is rarely depicted in mainstream cinema. These films not only highlight the region’s picturesque landscapes and quiet simplicity but also delve into the complexities of cultural preservation in a modernizing world. Whether made by local filmmakers or visiting directors, the films centered on Holmes County provide a unique narrative lens into a distinct and often misunderstood part of American society. Click the Movie photo to watch for free!

A Hallmark-style Holmes County Amish inspired romantic drama based on Serena B. Miller’s novel. Rachel Troyler, a local policewoman, discovers a stranger and his son have taken refuge with her Amish actress aunts at the Sugar Haus Inn. When she uncovers a dangerous secret from his past—with a connection to an unsolved murder—the peaceful Amish setting is disrupted.

• Sarah Lancaster as Rachel Troyler

• Tom Everett Scott as Joe (aka Micah Matthias)

• Kelly McGillis as Bertha Troyler

Filming Note: The movie was largely filmed on location in Sugarcreek, Holmes County during the fall of 2013

Young Emma Miller (Danielle Chuchran) would appear to be the luckiest girl in Indiana: An Amish beauty with a loving family and a marriage offer from the community’s most eligible young man, Emma’s future seems right on track. Yet she yearns for adventure and romance and when given the opportunity to spend the season helping her widowed cousin’s market business in scenic Charm, Ohio, she jumps at the chance to see what else the world has to offer.

A found footage-style horror about a reality TV crew investigating a secluded Swartzentruber community, located in Holmes County Amish country, after the mysterious death of an alleged Amish witch (“Brauchau”). Tensions rise as paranormal events unfold—and it’s styled to feel like a documentary (though entirely fictional).

In this reality series (a spinoff of The Vanilla Ice Project), ’90s rapper turned contractor Rob “Vanilla Ice” Van Winkle spends time living and working among the Holmes County Amish in Ohio. His goal ? Help local Amish families with home renovations and farm projects, while immersing himself in Amish customs.

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