Pray Away (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2021, Pray Away is a documentary film directed by Kristine Stolakis, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex gay" movement’s rise to power, persistent influence, and the profound harm it causes.
Who’s in it. Pray Away stars Julie Rodgers as Self, Randy Thomas as Self, Yvette Cantu Schneider as Self and John Paulk as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Pray Away has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pray Away page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pray Away (2021)?
- In US, Pray Away is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pray Away worth watching?
- Pray Away holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pray Away?
- Pray Away stars Julie Rodgers, Randy Thomas, Yvette Cantu Schneider, John Paulk and Jeffrey McCall.
- When was Pray Away released?
- Pray Away was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.