A Little Prayer
| A Little Prayer | |
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| Directed by | Angus MacLachlan |
| Written by | Angus MacLachlan |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Scott Miller |
| Edited by | Tricia Holmes |
| Music by | Greg Danner |
Production company | Gladness Partners |
| Distributed by | Music Box Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Little Prayer is a 2023 American drama film directed, written and produced by Angus MacLachlan. It stars David Strathairn, Jane Levy, Celia Weston, Will Pullen, Anna Camp, and Dascha Polanco.
Plot
Cast
- David Strathairn as Bill, David's father
- Jane Levy as Tammy, David's wife
- Celia Weston as Venida, David's mother
- Will Pullen as David, Tammy's husband
- Anna Camp as Patti
- Dascha Polanco as Narcedalia
- Billie Roy as Hadley
Production
MacLachlan revealed to Vulture that the development of the film had started six years prior.[1] Principal photography took place in June 2022 in MacLachlan's hometown of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.[2]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2023.[3] Shortly after, Sony Pictures Classics acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.[4] However, it became apparent during the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike that the deal with Sony failed to materialize, with rights reverting back to the film's producers. By May 2025, Music Box Films had acquired North American distribution rights to the film, planning to theatrically release it later that year.[5] The film is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on August 29, 2025.[6]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 93% of 28 critics' reviews are positive.[7] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 82 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[8]
References
- ^ Gularte, Alejandra (January 23, 2023). "Anna Camp and Jane Levy's Edgiest Co-star Is a 6-Year-Old". Vulture. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ White, Abbey (January 23, 2023). "Director Angus MacLachlan on Exploring Patriarchy in the Modern South With 'A Little Prayer'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (December 8, 2022). "See Sundance First Looks for 25 Buzzy Films, from 'Cat Person' to 'Passages'". IndieWire. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 24, 2023). "Sony Pictures Classics Lands World On 'A Little Prayer' After Rousing Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (May 8, 2025). "Acclaimed Sundance Indie 'A Little Prayer' Sets 2025 Release With Music Box Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Theatrical Release Changes for the Week Ending June 8, 2025". The Numbers. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ "A Little Prayer". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
- ^ "A Little Prayer". Metacritic. Retrieved March 24, 2023.