Prayers for Bobby
Seen it?2009 | 89 min | Drama, History, TV Movie
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (8.1 out of 10), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved I Swear, start here.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Emmys, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Russell Mulcahy
- 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