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A Prayer for the Dying

2026·Movie·95 min·4.0(1)

In 1870 Friendship, Wisconsin, a small town of Scandinavian settlers still suffering the repercussions of the recent Civil War. When faced with a new and even deadlier threat, one man is forced to make a harrowing choice: save his young family or defend the community that gave him a second chance at life and meaning.

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About A Prayer for the Dying

A Prayer for the Dying is a 2026 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Dara Van Dusen. The cast is led by Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly, Kristine Kujath Thorp. It has a runtime of 1h 35m.

A Prayer for the Dying was produced by Film i Väst, Eye Eye Pictures, and Garagefilm International and made in Norway and Sweden. It was released on February 13, 2026.

Director
Dara Van Dusen
Writers
Dara Van Dusen
Release date
February 13, 2026
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
Norway, Sweden
Production
Film i Väst, Eye Eye Pictures, Garagefilm International
#based on novel or book#wisconsin#second chance#american civil war#post civil war#19th century#1870s

A Prayer for the Dying cast & crew

A Prayer for the Dying was directed by Dara Van Dusen and written by Dara Van Dusen.

The cast features Johnny Flynn as Jacob Hansen, John C. Reilly as Doc, Kristine Kujath Thorp as Marta Hansen, Gustav Lindh as Harlow, Hilton Pelser as Chase, and Andrew Whipp as Fenton.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kate McCullough and it was produced by Dyveke Bjørkly Graver and Andrea Berentsen Ottmar.

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At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

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Cast of A Prayer for the Dying

Johnny Flynn

Johnny Flynn

Jacob Hansen

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Doc

Kristine Kujath Thorp

Kristine Kujath Thorp

Marta Hansen

Gustav Lindh

Gustav Lindh

Harlow

Hilton Pelser

Hilton Pelser

Chase

Andrew Whipp

Andrew Whipp

Fenton

Daniel Weyman

Daniel Weyman

Old Meyer

David Ganly

David Ganly

Bart

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Peter Adame

John Henry

Radka Caldová

Radka Caldová

Sarah Ramsey

Dagmar Lakčevič

Dagmar Lakčevič

Lydia

Juraj Hrčka

Juraj Hrčka

Fred Lembeck

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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 35 minutes (95 minutes).

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