Where to watch A Prayer for the Dying (1987) tonight
A Prayer for the Dying (1987) runs 1 h 47 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.9 from 120 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 47 min — ends 9:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
- Released
- September 11, 1987
- TMDB rating
- 5.9 / 10 from 120 votes
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Starring
- Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: ScreenPix Apple TV channel (subscription), ScreenPix Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is A Prayer for the Dying?
- A Prayer for the Dying is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is A Prayer for the Dying rated?
- A Prayer for the Dying is rated R in the US.
- Is A Prayer for the Dying a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream A Prayer for the Dying?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: ScreenPix Apple TV channel (subscription), ScreenPix Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
- Action movies under 2 hours
- Crime movies under 2 hours
- Dramas under 2 hours
- Movies from the 80s
- The most-rated movies on TMDB
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