Prayers for Bobby (2009): Cast & Plot
Prayers for Bobby is a 2009 historical drama directed by Russell Mulcahy, starring Ryan Kelley as Bobby Griffith, Sigourney Weaver and Austin Nichols. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Once Upon a Time Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Prayers for Bobby About?
The premise of Prayers for Bobby without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
She adores every aspect of her son, yet cannot accept who he truly is. Bobby Griffith was the all‑American boy raised amid religious traditions in Walnut Creek, California. Though admired, he is gay and wrestles with an inner conflict hidden from everyone. Eventually he gathers the courage to reveal his sexuality to his family.
Prayers for Bobby Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homosexuality
- suicide
- gay son
- gay rights
- gay pride
- homosexual
- homosexual son
- gay relationship
- gay slur
- mother son relationship
- homophobia
- gay teenager
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- based on true story
- gay
- prayer
- grief
- religious fanaticism
- teen suicide
- coming out
- teenage boy
- gay kiss
- gay bashing
- gay brother
- gay parade
- parents families and friends of lesbians and gays
- depression
- gay shame
- gay acceptance
- anti gay
- gay pride parade
- gay suicide
- homosexuality and religion
- religious mother
- gay interest
- gay self loathing
- intolerance
- brother brother relationship
- self esteem
- searching for the truth
- religious conflict
- rejection
- activism
- change of heart
- brother sister relationship
- religion
- prejudice
- christianity
- biblical interpretation
- acceptance
- based on book
Prayers for Bobby Cast & Characters
Ryan Kelley leads the cast as Bobby Griffith, with Sigourney Weaver as Mary Griffith and Austin Nichols as Ed Griffith. Directed by Russell Mulcahy; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Russell Mulcahy
- Ryan Kelley as Bobby Griffith
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Sigourney Weaver as Mary Griffith - Austin Nichols as Ed Griffith
- Carly Schroeder as Joy Griffith
Also Starring in Prayers for Bobby
· 6 more- Shannon Eagen Nancy Griffith
- Henry Czerny Robert Griffith
- Rebecca Louise Miller Jeanette
- Scott Bailey David
- Susan Ruttan Betty Lambert
- Dan Butler Reverend Whitsell
More from Russell Mulcahy
More films directed by Russell Mulcahy, best-rated first: In Like Flynn, Swimming Upstream, Teen Wolf: The Movie and The Shadow.
Prayers for Bobby Plot Summary
What happens in Prayers for Bobby from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mary Griffith is a devout Christian who raises her four children—Ed Griffith, Bobby Griffith, Joy Griffith, and Nancy Griffith—in Walnut Creek, California, during the late 1970s and early 1980s, guided by the evangelical teachings of their local Presbyterian church. At first, the home feels loving, but it slowly reveals a tension born of strict expectations and a belief that life should follow a narrow script.
Full summary
The whole story of Prayers for Bobby, scene by scene
Prayers for Bobby Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Prayers for Bobby: Preview | Lifetime
- Trailer PRAYERS FOR BOBBY TRAILER
How Well Do You Know Prayers for Bobby?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Bobby's mother, who is a devout Christian?
Cars in Prayers for Bobby
18 cars on screen, including the 1975 Ford LTD Country Squire and the 1957 Metropolitan 1500.
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1975 Ford LTD Country Squire Important role -
1957 Metropolitan 1500 Important role -
1986 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce Minor role -
1981 Dodge Ram Minor role
Prayers for Bobby Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Imák Bobbyért” and “Молитвы о Бобби”.
- Also known as
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- Imák Bobbyért
- Молитвы о Бобби
- Oraciones para Bobby
- Orações Para Bobby
- Bobby, seul contre tous
- Молитвы за Бобби
- Dualar Bobby İçin
- 天佑鲍比
- Modlitwy za Bobby'ego
- Modlitby za Bobbyho
- תפילות לבובי
- Молитви за Боби
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- 為巴比祈禱
- Maldos už Bobį
- 바비를 위한 기도
- Molitve za Bobbyja
- Plegarias para Bobby, ლოცვა ბობისთვის
- Молитви за Боббі
- プレイヤーズ・フォー・ボビー
- Rugăciuni pentru Bobby
- Oracions per a Bobby
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Prayers for Bobby FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Prayers for Bobby, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Prayers for Bobby released?
Prayers for Bobby was released on January 24, 2009.
Who directed Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
More films by Russell Mulcahy Who is in the cast of Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby stars Ryan Kelley as Bobby Griffith, Sigourney Weaver as Mary Griffith and Austin Nichols as Ed Griffith, among 10 credited actors.
Does Prayers for Bobby have a post-credit scene?
No. Prayers for Bobby has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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