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A Little Prayer

2025·Movie
1h 31min·R

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

A loving father grapples with how to protect his daughter-in-law when he discovers that his son is having an affair in a sensitive and searching portrait of a Southern family.
Southern DramaFamily SecretsMoral DilemmaComplex RelationshipsIntergenerational ConflictSmall Town LifeFaith and DoubtCharacter-Driven

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Little Prayer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Little Prayer legally?

A Little Prayer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Little Prayer worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Little Prayer rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is A Little Prayer?

1 h 31 min

A Little Prayer runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Little Prayer?

Critics90
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate A Little Prayer higher (90) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Little Prayer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Little Prayer?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Little Prayer in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.