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A Little Prayer

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A loving father (David Strathairn) grapples with how to protect his daughter-in-law (Jane Levy) when he discovers that his son is having an affair. A heart-tugging drama about finding kindred spirits in unexpected places, A Little Prayer is a sensitive and searching portrait of a Southern family from writer-director Angus MacLachlan.
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David Strathairn and Jane Levy are superb in A Little Prayer, a gentle drama that mines rich emotions from commonplace dilemmas and relationships.

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Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups The movie is a labor of love about the never-ending emotional gut punch of parenthood and the individual’s need to find some beauty, clarity and connection in the wreckage of a well-intentioned family. Rated: 4/5 Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Bob Mondello NPR Strathairn lets you see what it costs him to do the right thing, even when that might make matters worse. Aug 29, 2025 Full Review Peter Rainer Christian Science Monitor A movie about a family in deep disarray. But the writer-director, Angus MacLachlan, is not one to exploit turmoil. He understands that people in distress are deserving of our fullest understanding. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 29, 2025 Full Review Morris Yang In Review Online Pastoral grace... practically permeates the contained world of MacLachlan’s restrained but revelatory third feature. Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Tara McNamara Common Sense Media Quiet and affecting, this slice-of-life drama is likely going to be most appreciated by older parents and grandparents. Rated: 4/5 Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Ruth Maramis FlixChatter Film Blog Strathairn is exquisite in this quiet but profoundly moving Southern family drama. MacLachlan’s script is rich in subtlety, encouraging viewers to look for clues rather than just spoon-feeding them. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jennifer G Sweet movie about love and accepting people. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Kevin I watched A Little Prayer through a religious lens and was not disappointed in the least. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/31/25 Full Review Anita Slow start, but wonderful. Great messages, loved it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Moody C One of slowest movies ever in which you finally know story after first hour. But even after one hour you’re left wondering, is that it? Biiiiig deal! Clearly, patience did not pay off here. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/05/25 Full Review Lauren S A beautiful film with a beautiful cast! Highly recommend! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/25 Full Review Fox R Beautiful, subtle film of love and letting go. Great performances. Excellent cinematography, with every scene expressing a universal sadness. Oscar worthy film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A loving father (David Strathairn) grapples with how to protect his daughter-in-law (Jane Levy) when he discovers that his son is having an affair. A heart-tugging drama about finding kindred spirits in unexpected places, A Little Prayer is a sensitive and searching portrait of a Southern family from writer-director Angus MacLachlan.
Director
Angus MacLachlan
Producer
Angus MacLachlan, Lauren Vilchik, Max A. Butler
Screenwriter
Angus MacLachlan
Distributor
Music Box Films
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 29, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$92.0K
Runtime
1h 31m