| 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 | Sony Pictures Classics |
Release date |
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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] The 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]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 26 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.6/10.[5] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 82 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[6]
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.
- ↑ "A Little Prayer". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ "A Little Prayer". Metacritic. Retrieved March 24, 2023.