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Prayers for Bobby is a televised drama film that premiered on the Lifetime network on January 24, 2009. The film is based on the book of the same name by Leroy F. Aarons, which is itself based on the true story of the life and legacy of Bobby Griffith, a gay young man who killed himself in 1983 due to his mother's homophobia. Ryan Kelley stars as Bobby Griffith and Sigourney Weaver portrays his mother Mary.

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2009 · 1h 29m · Drama · History · TV Movie

TMDB 8.1/10 (644 votes)

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.

Directed by Russell Mulcahy

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Russell MulcahyDirector

Sigourney Weaveras Mary Griffith

Henry Czernyas Robert Griffith

Ryan Kelleyas Bobby Griffith

Austin Nicholsas Ed Griffith

Carly Schroederas Joy Griffith

Scott Baileyas David

Rebecca Louise Milleras Jeanette

Shannon Eagenas Nancy Griffith

Susan Ruttanas Betty Lambert

Dan Butleras Reverend Whitsell

Lee Garlingtonas Psychologist MMadge Levinsonas Ophelia MMarshall McCleanas Reverend Owens AAnna Badalamentias Michelle