---
title: "Prayers for Bobby"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/prayers-for-bobby-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 21634
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Prayers for Bobby (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/prayers-for-bobby-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Prayers for Bobby is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama, History, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Once Upon a Time Films, Sladek Taaffe Productions, Permut Presentations. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A deeply religious mother struggles with her son's sexuality in this biographical television film."

### Why Watch
- Based on a true story and book
- Compelling biographical drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with sensitive and heavy themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with heavy biographical drama themes and suicide.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: emotional, dramatic, biographical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/prayers-for-bobby-2009#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Russell Mulcahy
- **Networks / Studios**: Once Upon a Time Films, Sladek Taaffe Productions, Permut Presentations

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sigourney Weaver** as *Mary Griffith*
- **Henry Czerny** as *Robert Griffith*
- **Ryan Kelley** as *Bobby Griffith*
- **Austin Nichols** as *Ed Griffith*
- **Carly Schroeder** as *Joy Griffith*
- **Scott Bailey** as *David*
- **Rebecca Louise Miller** as *Jeanette*
- **Shannon Eagen** as *Nancy Griffith*
- **Susan Ruttan** as *Betty Lambert*
- **Dan Butler** as *Reverend Whitsell*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Prayers for Bobby released?
The film was released in 2009.

### Q: Is Prayers for Bobby based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on a true story and a non-fiction book by Leroy F. Aarons.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a biographical drama television film.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Russell Mulcahy.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Walnut Creek, California.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Prayers for Bobby — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21634)
- [Modlitby za Bobbyho – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modlitby_za_Bobbyho)
- [Prayers for Bobby - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayers_for_Bobby)
- [Prayers for Bobby 82% (2009) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/124005-prayers-for-bobby)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*