Amish in popular culture

The Amish have been portrayed in many areas of popular culture.

Film

Topical film & television

Episodical

Literature

Children's literature

Modern novels

See also: Amish romance

Older novels

Music

"Weird Al" Yankovic's parody "Amish Paradise" (1996) and the accompanying music video were an affectionate send-up of Coolio's earlier rap song "Gangsta's Paradise", with Yankovic and former The Brady Bunch actress Florence Henderson in Amish garb, and lyrics reflecting Amish themes.

Television

Episodes

Numerous TV shows have presented episodes with Amish characters or storylines, including:

Series

Theatre

References

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