Prayers for Bobby
“She loves everything about her son...except who he is.”
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.
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PRAYERS FOR BOBBY TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-16
Top Cast
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Sigourney Weaver
Mary Griffith
Henry Czerny
Robert Griffith
Ryan Kelley
Bobby Griffith
Austin Nichols
Ed Griffith
Carly Schroeder
Joy Griffith
Scott Bailey
David
Rebecca Louise Miller
Jeanette
Shannon Eagen
Nancy Griffith
Susan Ruttan
Betty Lambert
Dan Butler
Reverend Whitsell
Lee Garlington
Psychologist
Madge Levinson
Ophelia
Marshall McClean
Reverend Owens
Anna Badalamenti
Michelle
Ele Bardha
Doug
Linda Boston
Marge
Marty Bufalini
Councilman
Sonja Crosby
Celeste
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Screenplay & Story
- Katie Ford, Leroy Aarons
- Original Score
- Christopher Ward
- Original Title
- Prayers for Bobby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Once Upon a Time Films, Sladek Taaffe Productions, Permut Presentations
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mulcahy
Katie Ford, Leroy Aarons
Christopher Ward
Thom Best
Victor Du Bois
Stanley M. Brooks, Chris Taaffe, Daniel Sladek, David Permut, Damian Ganczewski
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mulcahy
Director
Thom Best
Director of Photography
Victor Du Bois
Editor
Damian Ganczewski
Producer
Christopher Ward
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prayers for Bobby
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Prayers for Bobby?
The principal cast of Prayers for Bobby includes Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny, Ryan Kelley, Austin Nichols, Carly Schroeder.
When was Prayers for Bobby released and how long is it?
Prayers for Bobby was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Prayers for Bobby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prayers for Bobby was composed by Christopher Ward.
Is Prayers for Bobby based on a book or true story?
Prayers for Bobby is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Leroy Aarons".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prayers for Bobby?
Prayers for Bobby holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).