Pray Away
In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex gay" movement’s rise to power, persistent influence, and the profound harm it causes.
Where to watch Pray Away in United States
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About Pray Away
Pray Away is a 2021 English-language documentary film directed by Kristine Stolakis. The cast is led by Julie Rodgers, Randy Thomas, Yvette Cantu Schneider. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Pray Away was produced by Blumhouse Productions, Lamplighter Films, and Naked Edge Films and made in United States of America. It was released on June 16, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Kristine Stolakis
- Release date
- June 16, 2021
- OTT release
- August 3, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Blumhouse Productions, Lamplighter Films, Naked Edge Films
Pray Away cast & crew
Pray Away was directed by Kristine Stolakis.
The cast features Julie Rodgers as Self, Randy Thomas as Self, Yvette Cantu Schneider as Self, John Paulk as Self, Jeffrey McCall as Self, and Alan Chambers as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum, cinematography is by Melissa Langer, and it was produced by Ryan Murphy and Jason Blum.
Is Pray Away worth watching?
Pray Away holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 101 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Pray Away is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pray Away
In United States, you can stream Pray Away on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 3, 2021.
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Cast of Pray Away
Julie Rodgers
Self
Randy Thomas
Self
Yvette Cantu Schneider
Self
John Paulk
Self
Jeffrey McCall
Self
Alan Chambers
Self
Pray Away — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pray Away in United States?
Pray Away is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Pray Away on Netflix?
Yes — Pray Away is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Pray Away in?
Pray Away is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pray Away?
Pray Away runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Pray Away rated?
Pray Away is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 101 ratings.
▸When did Pray Away release on OTT?
Pray Away became available digitally on August 3, 2021.
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