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A Prayer for the Dying
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Directed by Dara Van Dusen. With Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly, Kristine Kujath Thorp.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In 1870 Friendship, Wisconsin, a small town of Scandinavian settlers still suffering the repercussions of the recent Civil War. When faced with a new and even deadlier threat, one man is forced to make a harrowing choice: save his young family or defend the community that gave him a second chance at life and meaning.
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8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 1870 Friendship, Wisconsin, a small town of Scandinavian settlers still suffering the repercussions of the recent Civil War. When faced with a new and even deadlier…
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MoviHero lists October 9, 2026 as the release date for A Prayer for the Dying. Dara Van Dusen is the listed director. The listed cast includes Johnny Flynn as Jacob Hansen, John C. Reilly as Doc, Kristine Kujath Thorp as Marta Hansen, Gustav Lindh as Harlow. A trailer and 3 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 9, 2026
GenresDrama · Thriller
Runtime1h 35m
DirectorDara Van Dusen
CastJohnny Flynn as Jacob Hansen, John C. Reilly as Doc, Kristine Kujath Thorp as Marta Hansen, Gustav Lindh as Harlow
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images3 stills
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A Prayer for the Dying runs 1h 35m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.0/10 from 1 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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