A Prayer for the Dying
1987, English. Directed by Mike Hodges.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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A Prayer for the Dying is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mike HodgesDirector
- Mickey RourkeMartin Fallon
- Bob HoskinsFather Michael Da Costa
- Alan BatesJack Meehan
- Sammi DavisAnna
- Christopher FulfordBilly Meehan
- Liam NeesonLiam Docherty
- Leonard TermoBonati
- Camille CoduriJenny Fox
- Alison DoodySiobhan Donovan
- Maurice O'ConnellSuperintendant Miller
- Karl JohnsonFitzgerald
- Anthony Stewart HeadRupert
Details
- Released
- 11 September 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Edmund Ward, Martin Lynch
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $1.4M
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A Prayer for the Dying: quick answers
Is A Prayer for the Dying worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 121 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Prayer for the Dying?
A Prayer for the Dying runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does A Prayer for the Dying have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Prayer for the Dying. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Prayer for the Dying parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Prayer for the Dying is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Prayer for the Dying on?
A Prayer for the Dying is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Prayer for the Dying?
If you liked A Prayer for the Dying, try Busting, The Rookie, Run.
Who directed A Prayer for the Dying?
A Prayer for the Dying (1987) was directed by Mike Hodges and stars Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates.