Rotten Tomatoes

Movies / TV

    Celebrity

      No Results Found

      View All
      Movies Tv shows Movie Trivia News Showtimes

      Prayers for Bobby

      2009, Drama, 1h 30m

      15 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

      What to know

      Critics Consensus

      A devastating true story and terrific performance by Sigourney Weaver give Prayers for Bobby palpable power, although some viewers may find this well-intentioned film too calculating in its efforts to wring tears. Read critic reviews

      You might also like

      See More
      Mahogany
      Marat/Sade
      Felicia's Journey
      The Cincinnati Kid
      A Lesson Before Dying

      Where to watch Prayers for Bobby

      Subscription Buy

      Watch Prayers for Bobby with a subscription on Hulu, or buy it on Apple TV.

      Rate And Review

      User image

      Verified

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Rate this movie

        Oof, that was Rotten.

        Meh, it passed the time.

        It’s good – I’d recommend it.

        Awesome!

        So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

        What did you think of the movie? (optional)



      • You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Step 2 of 2

        How did you buy your ticket?

        Let's get your review verified.

        • Fandango

        • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

        • Cinemark Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Regal Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Theater box office or somewhere else

        You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Rate this movie

        Oof, that was Rotten.

        Meh, it passed the time.

        It’s good – I’d recommend it.

        Awesome!

        So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

        What did you think of the movie? (optional)

      • How did you buy your ticket?

        • Fandango

        • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

        • Cinemark Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Regal Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Theater box office or somewhere else

      Prayers for Bobby  Photos

      Prayers for Bobby (2009)

      Movie Info

      In this adaptation of a true story, devout Christian Mary Griffith (Sigourney Weaver) fights to "cure" her gay son, Bobby (Ryan Kelley). Although he tries to please his mother, Bobby cannot change his lifestyle, and his depression leads to suicide. Mary questions her faith and searches for comfort, but after the church is unable to help her cope with Bobby's death, she seeks to understand her opinions on homosexuality for herself. Eventually, Mary becomes an advocate for gay rights.

      • Rating: TVPG

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Russell Mulcahy

      • Producer: Damian Ganczewski

      • Writer: Katie Ford

      • Release Date (Theaters):  limited

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Runtime:

      • Production Co: Permut Presentations, Sladek / Taaffe Productions, Once Upon a Time Films

      Cast & Crew

      Sigourney Weaver
      Henry Czerny
      Ryan Kelley
      Dan Butler
      Carly Schroeder
      Shannon Eagen
      Susan Ruttan
      Stanley M. Brooks
      David Permut
      Daniel Sladek
      Chris Taaffe

      Critic Reviews for Prayers for Bobby

      Audience Reviews for Prayers for Bobby

      • Feb 10, 2014

        Excellent performance by Butler. Decent and often understated performances from Weaver and Czerny. Very well done for a made-for-TV movie, but somewhat underwhelming if it had been made as a general release feature film. Wonderful, thoughtful, real-life presentation of the struggles faced by everyday families with LGBT children.

        Super Reviewer
      • Jul 30, 2012

        A great adaptaption, let alone for a Lifetime movie.Weaver is just incredible.

        Super Reviewer
      • Jan 10, 2012

        A sad real story about how intolerance destroys lives and how it takes sometimes a tragedy to force people to open their eyes, and Sigourney Weaver offers a powerful performance in this movie that tends a bit towards melodrama but is sincere about what it wants to say.

        Super Reviewer
      • Aug 28, 2011

        Easily one of the saddest movies I have ever seen - I bawled my eyes out more than once. It just goes to show what ignorance and hate can produce.

        Super Reviewer

      Movie & TV guides

      View All