A Prayer in the Dark (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1997, A Prayer in the Dark is a notable film directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The Hayworth family lives in a Quaker territory in up-state New York. The matriarch, Emily runs the local bank. Years before, she and her family took in troubled, young Jimmy Flood to protect him from his abusive father. Though one of Emily's grown daughters, Janet feels she did not belong in the quiet, devoutly religious community and left the Quakers, Emily believed that her family ties stayed strong. Real trouble comes to the family when Jimmy Flood returns to the house after busting out of prison with the help of Digby and Lester, and he takes Emily's family hostage in exchange for $4 million. If Emily fails to secure the money in time, her entire family will lose their lives. Determined to resolve the potentially deadly conflict in a peaceful manner, Emily calls an emergency meeting of the town friends to work out a solution and save her family.
Who’s in it. A Prayer in the Dark stars Lynda Carter as Emily Hayworth, Teri Polo as Janet Hayworth, Phillip Jarrett as Digby and Michael A. Miranda as Lester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, A Prayer in the Dark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Prayer in the Dark page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Prayer in the Dark (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Prayer in the Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Prayer in the Dark worth watching?
- A Prayer in the Dark holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Prayer in the Dark?
- A Prayer in the Dark stars Lynda Carter, Teri Polo, Phillip Jarrett, Michael A. Miranda and Karl Pruner.