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A Mother's Prayer

1995·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Rosemary Holmstrom is struggling to bring up her son following the death of her husband. When she is diagnosed with AIDS, at first she refuses to believe it, but soon turns her attentions to the problem of what will happen to her son when she dies.
AIDS AwarenessSingle MotherFamily DramaEmotional JourneyContemporary RealismIllness and MortalityHope and ResilienceCharacter-Driven1990s Television Movie

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is A Mother's Prayer worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Mother's Prayer rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is A Mother's Prayer?

1 h 34 min

A Mother's Prayer runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is A Mother's Prayer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.