A Prayer for the Dying (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, A Prayer for the Dying is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Mike Hodges, running about 107 minutes. “Freedom always comes with a price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Higgins' straightforward thriller about a guilt-ridden IRA bomber forced into "one last job"
Who’s in it. A Prayer for the Dying stars Mickey Rourke as Martin Fallon, Bob Hoskins as Father Michael Da Costa, Alan Bates as Jack Meehan and Sammi Davis as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, A Prayer for the Dying has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Prayer for the Dying page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Prayer for the Dying tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Prayer for the Dying (1987)?
- In US, A Prayer for the Dying is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Prayer for the Dying worth watching?
- A Prayer for the Dying holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Prayer for the Dying?
- A Prayer for the Dying stars Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis and Christopher Fulford.
- When was A Prayer for the Dying released?
- A Prayer for the Dying was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.