FeatureAnimation

A Prayer (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 6

A Prayer poster

Released in 1971, A Prayer is an animation film directed by Radivoje Gvozdanović, running about 1 minutes.

What it’s about. The executioner binds a prisoner at the stake. He lights a match and the prisoner spits on it and puts it out. But the fire is lit with the second match. The prisoner puts his hands together and prays for the rain. Rain begins to fall. Falling, falling, falling, and water drowned the convict — good luck, bad luck — they all come quickly.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Prayer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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

If you liked it. Fans of A Prayer tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Prayer (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Prayer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Prayer worth watching?
A Prayer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was A Prayer released?
A Prayer was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.