A Prayer for the Dying movie poster

A Prayer for the Dying

1987 · 1h 47m · Released

R Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller

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.

Read the book by Jack Higgins

Ratings

Based on audience scores
5.9 The Movie Database
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N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream A Prayer for the Dying

Streaming now in the United States on ScreenPix Apple TV channel, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Trailer

A Prayer For The Dying (1987) - Trailer

Top cast and crew

Mike Hodges Director
Mickey Rourke Martin Fallon
Bob Hoskins Father Michael Da Costa
Alan Bates Jack Meehan
Sammi Davis Anna
Christopher Fulford Billy Meehan
Liam Neeson Liam Docherty
Leonard Termo Bonati
Camille Coduri Jenny Fox
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Frequently asked questions about A Prayer for the Dying

Where can I watch A Prayer for the Dying in the United States?

A Prayer for the Dying is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch A Prayer for the Dying for free?

A Prayer for the Dying streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for A Prayer for the Dying?

A Prayer for the Dying scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in A Prayer for the Dying?

A Prayer for the Dying stars Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis, and Christopher Fulford. Mike Hodges is the director.

How long is A Prayer for the Dying?

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

When did A Prayer for the Dying come out?

A Prayer for the Dying was released on September 11, 1987.

Which studio made A Prayer for the Dying?

A Prayer for the Dying was produced by The Samuel Goldwyn Company in the United Kingdom.

What was the budget for A Prayer for the Dying?

A Prayer for the Dying was made on a budget of $6,000,000.

How much did A Prayer for the Dying make at the box office?

A Prayer for the Dying grossed $1,432,687 worldwide, against a budget of $6,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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