Pray (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.1

Pray poster

Released in 2005, Pray is a thriller and horror film directed by Yuichi Satoh, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. Our story begins with two losers, Mitsuru and Maki, driving down the road with a drugged and kidnapped little girl in the back of their car. They owe lots of yen for drugs and a kidnapping scheme seemed to only possible way to get the money. The problem is, that when they call to make ransom demands, the people state that their daughter died a year ago, so who the hell do they have in their custody? The kidnappers are holed up in an old school, turns out it was the school that Mitsuru used to go to and it's now abandoned. Or, SEEMINGLY abandoned.

Who’s in it. Pray stars Fumiyo Kohinata, Sanae Miyata, Asami Mizukawa as Maki and Karen Nakazawa as Ai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Pray has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pray page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pray tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pray (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pray change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Pray worth watching?
Pray holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Pray?
Pray stars Fumiyo Kohinata, Sanae Miyata, Asami Mizukawa, Karen Nakazawa and Katsuya Kobayashi.
When was Pray released?
Pray was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.