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Prayers for Bobby
2009
· Movie
· 90 min
A
MEANRANK
80/100
Every rating
56–94
out of 100
Split
Lowest is Criticker on 56, highest is Google on 94.
See the films the platforms disagree about most →A deeply religious woman struggles to accept her young son when he confides that he is gay. Her rejection and adherence to her conservative beliefs contribute to a family tragedy, forcing her to re-examine her faith and ultimately transforming her into an advocate for LGBTQ+ youth.
Details
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Writer
- Katie Ford
- Based on
- Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son by Leroy F. Aarons
- Released
- 24 January 2009
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rated
- PG
- Awards
- 3 wins, 9 nominations
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Awards & nominations
See all 12 →3 wins from 12 nominations across 9 ceremonies
| Golden Globe Award 2010 | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Sigourney Weaver | Nominee |
| Producers Guild of America Award 2010 | David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television | Stanley M. Brooks, David Permut, Daniel Sladek, Chris Taaffe, Damian Ganczewski | Nominee |
| Screen Actors Guild Award 2010 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Sigourney Weaver | Nominee |
| Primetime Emmy Awards 2009 | Outstanding Television Movie | Daniel Sladek, Chris Taaffe, David Permut, Stanley M. Brooks, Damian Ganczewski | Nominee |
| Primetime Emmy Awards 2009 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Sigourney Weaver | Nominee |
| Dorian Awards 2010 | LGBT-Themed TV Show of the Year | Prayers for Bobby | Winner |
| Dorian Awards 2010 | TV Performance of the Year: Drama | Sigourney Weaver | Nominee |
| GLAAD Media Award 2010 | Outstanding TV Movie or Miniseries | Prayers for Bobby | Winner |
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Primetime Emmy Awards
2 nominations
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Sigourney Weaver | Nominee |
| Outstanding Television Movie | Daniel Sladek, Chris Taaffe, David Permut, Stanley M. Brooks, Damian Ganczewski | Nominee |
Golden Globe Award
1 nomination
| Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Sigourney Weaver | Nominee |
Producers Guild of America Award
1 nomination
| David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television | Stanley M. Brooks, David Permut, Daniel Sladek, Chris Taaffe, Damian Ganczewski | Nominee |
Screen Actors Guild Award
1 nomination
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Sigourney Weaver | Nominee |
Dorian Awards
2 nominations, 1 won
| LGBT-Themed TV Show of the Year | Prayers for Bobby | Winner |
| TV Performance of the Year: Drama | Sigourney Weaver | Nominee |
GLAAD Media Award
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding TV Movie or Miniseries | Prayers for Bobby | Winner |
Seattle Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Audience Appreciation Award
1 nomination, 1 won
| Favorite Narrative Film | Prayers for Bobby | Winner |
Gold Derby Awards
2 nominations
| TV Movie or Miniseries | Prayers for Bobby | Nominee |
| TV movie/Mini Actress | Sigourney Weaver | Nominee |
Satellite Award
1 nomination
| Best Actress – Miniseries or TV Film | Sigourney Weaver | Nominee |