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MyCinema has not rated A Prayer for the Dying for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch A Prayer for the Dying in the US?

A Prayer for the Dying streams on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , is free on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is A Prayer for the Dying?

A Prayer for the Dying runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Is A Prayer for the Dying suitable for kids?

A Prayer for the Dying is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19871h 47mCrime / Drama / Action / Thriller

A Prayer for the Dying

Name: A Prayer for the Dying
Genre: Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
Released: 1987-09-11
Duration: 107 min

Freedom always comes with a price.

Martin, an I.R.A. hitman, is seen by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit. He grows a bond with the priest and his niece. But his past and his former employers put all their lives in danger.

TMDB audience score

Based on 119 votes

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Availability in the US

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A Prayer for the Dying at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 47m

At 1h 47m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Action · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, action, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 2 free · 2 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

5.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 119 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

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Questions about A Prayer for the Dying

Is A Prayer for the Dying scary?: MyCinema has not rated A Prayer for the Dying for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch A Prayer for the Dying in the US?: A Prayer for the Dying streams on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , is free on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is A Prayer for the Dying?: A Prayer for the Dying runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
Is A Prayer for the Dying suitable for kids?: A Prayer for the Dying is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.