A Prayer for the Dying
“Freedom always comes with a price.”
Martin, an I.R.A. hitman, is seen by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit. He grows a bond with the priest and his niece. But his past and his former employers put all their lives in danger.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About A Prayer for the Dying
A Prayer for the Dying is a 1987 English-language crime, drama and action film directed by Mike Hodges. The cast is led by Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
A Prayer for the Dying was produced by The Samuel Goldwyn Company and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 11, 1987, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Writers
- Edmund Ward, Martin Lynch
- Release date
- September 11, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
A Prayer for the Dying cast & crew
A Prayer for the Dying was directed by Mike Hodges and written by Edmund Ward and Martin Lynch.
The cast features Mickey Rourke as Martin Fallon, Bob Hoskins as Father Michael Da Costa, Alan Bates as Jack Meehan, Sammi Davis as Anna, Christopher Fulford as Billy Meehan, and Liam Neeson as Liam Docherty.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michael Garfath and it was produced by Peter Snell.
Is A Prayer for the Dying worth watching?
A Prayer for the Dying holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 115 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and action, A Prayer for the Dying is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Prayer for the Dying
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Cast of A Prayer for the Dying
Mickey Rourke
Martin Fallon
Bob Hoskins
Father Michael Da Costa
Alan Bates
Jack Meehan
Sammi Davis
Anna
Christopher Fulford
Billy Meehan
Liam Neeson
Liam Docherty
Leonard Termo
Bonati
Camille Coduri
Jenny Fox
Alison Doody
Siobhan Donovan
Maurice O'Connell
Superintendant Miller
Karl Johnson
Fitzgerald
Anthony Stewart Head
Rupert
A Prayer for the Dying — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Prayer for the Dying in United States?
A Prayer for the Dying is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is A Prayer for the Dying on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — A Prayer for the Dying is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is A Prayer for the Dying in?
A Prayer for the Dying is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Prayer for the Dying?
A Prayer for the Dying runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is A Prayer for the Dying rated?
A Prayer for the Dying is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 115 ratings.
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