Prayers for Bobby (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2009, Prayers for Bobby is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Russell Mulcahy, running about 90 minutes. “She loves everything about her son ... except who he is.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Prayers for Bobby stars Ryan Kelley as Bobby Griffith, Sigourney Weaver as Mary Griffith, Henry Czerny as Robert Griffith and Dan Butler as Reverend Whitsell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Prayers for Bobby sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel and Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prayers for Bobby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prayers for Bobby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prayers for Bobby (2009)?
- In US, Prayers for Bobby is available to stream on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club and Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prayers for Bobby worth watching?
- Prayers for Bobby holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prayers for Bobby?
- Prayers for Bobby stars Ryan Kelley, Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny, Dan Butler and Austin Nichols.
- When was Prayers for Bobby released?
- Prayers for Bobby was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.