Prayers for Bobby
“She loves everything about her son...except who he is.”
Bobby Griffith was his mother's favorite son, the perfect all-American boy growing up under deeply religious influences in Walnut Creek, California. Bobby was also gay. Struggling with a conflict no one knew of, much less understood, Bobby finally came out to his family.
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| United States | Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Prayers for Bobby
Prayers for Bobby is a 2009 English-language drama, history and tv movie film directed by Russell Mulcahy. The cast is led by Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny, Ryan Kelley. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel.
Prayers for Bobby was produced by Once Upon a Time Films, Sladek Taaffe Productions, and Permut Presentations and made in United States of America. It was released on January 24, 2009, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Release date
- January 24, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Once Upon a Time Films, Sladek Taaffe Productions, Permut Presentations
Prayers for Bobby cast & crew
Prayers for Bobby was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
The cast features Sigourney Weaver as Mary Griffith, Henry Czerny as Robert Griffith, Ryan Kelley as Bobby Griffith, Austin Nichols as Ed Griffith, Carly Schroeder as Joy Griffith, and Scott Bailey as David.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Ward, cinematography is by Thom Best, and it was produced by Chris Taaffe and Damian Ganczewski.
Is Prayers for Bobby worth watching?
Prayers for Bobby holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 631 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and tv movie, Prayers for Bobby is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Prayers for Bobby
Sigourney Weaver
Mary Griffith
Henry Czerny
Robert Griffith
Ryan Kelley
Bobby Griffith
Austin Nichols
Ed Griffith
Carly Schroeder
Joy Griffith
Scott Bailey
David
Rebecca Louise Miller
Jeanette
Shannon Eagen
Nancy Griffith
Susan Ruttan
Betty Lambert
Dan Butler
Reverend Whitsell
Lee Garlington
Psychologist
Madge Levinson
Ophelia
Prayers for Bobby — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Prayers for Bobby in United States?
Prayers for Bobby is streaming on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Prayers for Bobby on Hulu?
Yes — Prayers for Bobby is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is Prayers for Bobby in?
Prayers for Bobby is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Prayers for Bobby rated?
Prayers for Bobby is rated PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 631 ratings.
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