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The Prayer

2018Movie1 h 47 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes92%62%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes92%62%

Summary

Thomas is a drug addict. In an effort to put an end to his habit, he joins a community of former addicts who live isolated in the mountains and use prayer as a way to cure themselves.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Cédric Kahn
Written by
Cédric Kahn, Samuel Doux, Fanny Burdino
Produced by
Sylvie Pialat

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Facts

March 21, 2018 · 1 h 47 min · Drug Use, Suicide Themes

Released
March 21, 2018
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Drug Use, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France, Spain
Available in
9 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Prayer?"

Questions about The Prayer

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Where can I stream The Prayer?

It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Prayer worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is The Prayer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Prayer in English?

French

No, it was made in French.