---
title: "A Prayer for the Dying"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-prayer-for-the-dying-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33851
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Prayer for the Dying (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-prayer-for-the-dying-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Prayer for the Dying is a 1987 feature film directed by Mike Hodges and starring Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, and Liam Neeson. The story centers on Martin, an IRA hitman who is seen by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit, leading to a bond with the priest and his niece while his past and former employers endanger their lives.

The film falls into the crime, drama, action, and thriller genres, running for 1 hour and 47 minutes. Released in the United States in September 1987, it explores themes of trying to escape one's past and the inescapable consequences of violence.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An IRA hitman tries to escape his violent past after a priest witnesses his crime."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Mike Hodges.
- Starring Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, and Liam Neeson.
- A blend of crime, drama, action, and thriller genres.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a 50 percent Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Tone & Suitability: A 1987 R-rated crime, drama, action, and thriller film with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #ira-hitman, #catholic-priest, #former-member, #past-employers, #dangerous-bond, #crime-thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream A Prayer for the Dying?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is A Prayer for the Dying worth watching?
The film holds a 50 percent Tomatometer score and a 53 percent Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes, featuring a cast that includes Mickey Rourke and Liam Neeson.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing format?
A Prayer for the Dying is a feature-length film directed by Mike Hodges rather than a television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Prayer for the Dying — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33851)
- [A Prayer for the Dying - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Prayer_for_the_Dying)
- [A Prayer for the Dying (1987) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093771/fullcredits/)
- [A Prayer for the Dying (1987) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33851-a-prayer-for-the-dying/cast)
- [죽는 자를 위한 기도](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%9C%84%ED%82%A4%EB%B0%B1%EA%B3%BC:%EB%8C%80%EB%AC%B8)
- [A Prayer for the Dying](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)

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