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Prayers for Bobby

(2009)
8.0 PixlRun
She loves everything about her son...except who he is.
Country United States of America
Original language English
Runtime 1h 29min
Premiere 2009-01-24
MPAA rating TV-14
Director Russell Mulcahy
Cinematography Thom Best
Editor Victor Du Bois
Producers Damian Ganczewski
Production Once Upon a Time Films · Sladek Taaffe Productions · Permut Presentations

All cast & crew

Cinematography
Thom Best
Editor
Victor Du Bois
Producers
Damian Ganczewski

Photos

Awards summary

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 4 wins & 18 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Prayers for Bobby?
Russell Mulcahy directed Prayers for Bobby in 2009.
What is the IMDb rating?
Prayers for Bobby has an IMDb rating of 8/10 from 18,303 votes.
Where can I watch Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby is available on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel.
How long is Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby has a runtime of 1h 29min (89 minutes).

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