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Prayers for Bobby

8.120091h 29mPGMovieDramaHistoryTV Movie

Bobby Griffith was his mother's favorite son, the perfect all-American boy growing up under deeply religious influences in Walnut Creek, California. Bobby was also gay. Struggling with a conflict no one knew of, much less understood, Bobby finally came out to his family.

DirectorRussell Mulcahy

ProducersDavid Permut·Damian Ganczewski

Where to watch

Plex

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Russell Mulcahy

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Henry Czerny

Robert Griffith

Ryan Kelley

Austin Nichols

Carly Schroeder

Carly Schroeder

Scott Bailey

Rebecca Louise Miller

Rebecca Louise Miller

Shannon Eagen

Susan Ruttan

Dan Butler

Reverend Whitsell

Lee Garlington

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Prayers for Bobby — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prayers for Bobby?

Prayers for Bobby is streaming on Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Prayers for Bobby on Netflix?

No, Prayers for Bobby is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is Prayers for Bobby on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Prayers for Bobby isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch Prayers for Bobby for free?

Prayers for Bobby is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.

Is Prayers for Bobby based on a true story?

Yes — Prayers for Bobby is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).