Prayers for Bobby
"She loves everything about her son...except who he is."
Originally released in 2009. Prayers for Bobby is a drama/history film. directed by Russell Mulcahy. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny, and Ryan Kelley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (616 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sigourney Weaver
as Mary Griffith
Henry Czerny
as Robert Griffith
Ryan Kelley
as Bobby Griffith
Austin Nichols
as Ed Griffith
Carly Schroeder
as Joy Griffith
Scott Bailey
as David
Rebecca Louise Miller
as Jeanette
Shannon Eagen
as Nancy Griffith
Susan Ruttan
as Betty Lambert
Dan Butler
as Reverend Whitsell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Once Upon a Time Films
- Sladek Taaffe Productions
- Permut Presentations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prayers for Bobby 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 n...
Who directed Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
How long is Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Prayers for Bobby released?
Prayers for Bobby was released on January 24, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prayers for Bobby?
The main cast of Prayers for Bobby includes Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny, Ryan Kelley, Austin Nichols, Carly Schroeder.
Is Prayers for Bobby worth watching?
Prayers for Bobby has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 616 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.