Prayers for Bobby(2009)
“She loves everything about her son...except who he is.”
Overview
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.
Director
Russell Mulcahy
Studio
Once Upon a Time Films
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
Lee Garlington
as Psychologist
Madge Levinson
as Ophelia
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
8.1 / 10
Production Companies
Once Upon a Time Films • Sladek Taaffe Productions • Permut Presentations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prayers for Bobby?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Prayers for Bobby (2009).
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 no one knew of, much less understood, Bobby finally came out to his family.
Who directed Prayers for Bobby?▼
Prayers for Bobby was directed by Russell Mulcahy and released in 2009. It is a drama, history, tv movie film.
How long is Prayers for Bobby?▼
Prayers for Bobby has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Prayers for Bobby?▼
The cast of Prayers for Bobby includes 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 and more.
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