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Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story on Lifetime (2023)

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Eli Weaver Story on Lifetime movie 2023
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Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story is an original Lifetime movie coming to the 2023 lineup this September. It will follow other originals such as How She Caught a Killer and Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard. Get details on the cast, see a trailer, and photos now.

What is the Movie About?

Devoted to her husband, kids and faith, Barbara Weaver (Miranda MacDougall, The Flash) was content leading a traditional life in her conservative Ohio Amish community—with no modern conveniences. Her husband Eli (EP, Luke Macfarlane, Bros), however, wanted the things that were forbidden to him as an Amish man. He gave into the temptations of women and technology, leading a secret life with the online alias “Amish Stud” to meet with women
outside of his marriage bed. Eli found his pick of curious women fascinated by the Amish lifestyle, and often spoke to his mistresses about his desire to kill his wife. When Barbara is found dead from a shotgun wound, all eyes turn to Eli.

But with his rock solid alibi, investigators had nowhere to turn, until they discover Eli had a secret cell phone. Their investigations led them to Barb Raber (Kirsten Vangsness, Criminal Minds), a married Conservative Mennonite who had been having an affair with Eli and who was plotting with him to murder his wife. Ultimately, it is up to the detectives investigating the crime to find justice for Barbara Weaver.

Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story on Lifetime 2023

The Cast List

Brad Abramenko… Jeremiah Peters
Karolina Cubitt… Tamara
Clare Filipow… Abigail
Mark Krysko… Detective Maxwell
Miranda MacDougall… Barbara Weaver
Luke Macfarlane… Eli Weaver
Magalie… Angel
Ryder Miller… Harley
Lilliana Rose Nekrash… Sarah
Kirsten Vangsness… Barb Raber

Who’s Who?

Luke Macfarlane as Eli Weaver

Luke Macfarlane stars a Eli Weaver in the Lifetime true story. He is a 43 year old Canadian-American actor. Macfarlane recently starred as leading man in the motion picture, Bros. He also recently welcomed a baby girl into his family. Her name is Tess Eleanor Macfarlane.

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Miranda MacDougall as Barbara Weaver

Miranda MacDougall is a Canadian-American ac tor.  She is best recognized for her role in The Flash.  In real life, Miranda is married to her director husband, Callum Gunn.  “Real love, baby. You’re the magic,” she captioned a black and white photo of the couple all dressed up.

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And yes she looks a little different out of her Amish wardrobe that she wore for the movie.

Kirsten Vangsness as Barbara Raber

Kirsten plays Barbara Raber, Eli Weaver’s love interest on “Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story.” Kirsten Vangsness is a 51 year old actor.  She is affectionately called “baby girl” by Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds.  Kirsten hails from Pasadena, California and is 5’7”.  Fans are excited to see her in a completely different role in this Lifetime movie playing Barbara Raber than as Analyst Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds.

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Movie Trailer for Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story

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Luke Macfarlane as Eli Weaver and Kirsten Vangsness as Barbara Raber in The Eli Weaver Story Movie on Lifetime 2023

How to Watch Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story

If you’d like to watch Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story, you can stream it through Amazon’s Prime Video platform. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to make it easy:

Option 1: Rent or Buy Through Amazon

1. Click the Amazon link in this article.
This will take you directly to the movie’s page.

2. Sign in to your Amazon account.
Use your regular Amazon login. If you don’t have an account, you can create one in just a few minutes.

3. Choose “Rent” or “Buy.”
You’ll see clear buttons on the page:

  • Rent – Lower price, available to watch for a limited time.
  • Buy – Adds the movie permanently to your digital library.

4. Confirm your purchase.
Amazon will show the exact price before you finalize anything.

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5. Press “Watch Now.”
The movie will begin playing immediately on your computer, tablet, phone, or smart TV.

Option 2: Watch With a 7-Day Free Trial of Lifetime Movie Club

In some cases, Amazon also offers this movie through the Lifetime Movie Club channel.

If you see an option that says “Start your 7-day free trial”, here’s how it works:

Amazon will clearly show the trial terms and any future monthly cost before you confirm, so you’ll always know what to expect. If you’d like to try the 7 day free trial, click here.

Watching on Your TV

If you prefer to watch on your television:

  1. Open the Prime Video app on your Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Smart TV.
  2. Search for “Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story.”
  3. Choose Rent, Buy, or the Lifetime Movie Club trial option.
  4. Press Play and enjoy.

A Quick Reassurance

You do not need to be especially tech-savvy to stream this. The Amazon page clearly shows your viewing options, pricing, and trial details before you commit to anything. Just follow the prompts on your screen, and you’ll be watching in minutes.

When Was the Movie Premiere?

Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story first premiered on the Lifetime Channel on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 8pm EST.

Next up on the “Ripped from the Headlines” movie event on Lifetime is Buying Back My Daughter on Oct 7, 2023.

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