Prayers for Bobby
2009, English. Directed by Russell Mulcahy.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Russell MulcahyDirector
- Sigourney WeaverMary Griffith
- Henry CzernyRobert Griffith
- Ryan KelleyBobby Griffith
- Austin NicholsEd Griffith
- Carly SchroederJoy Griffith
- Scott BaileyDavid
- Rebecca Louise MillerJeanette
- Shannon EagenNancy Griffith
- Susan RuttanBetty Lambert
- Dan ButlerReverend Whitsell
- Lee GarlingtonPsychologist
- Madge LevinsonOphelia
Details
- Released
- 24 January 2009
- Country
- United States of America
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Prayers for Bobby: quick answers
Is Prayers for Bobby worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 659 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Prayers for Bobby have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Prayers for Bobby. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Prayers for Bobby suitable for kids?
Prayers for Bobby is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Prayers for Bobby?
If you liked Prayers for Bobby, try All the Way, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Till.
Who directed Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby (2009) was directed by Russell Mulcahy and stars Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny, Ryan Kelley.