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A Little Prayer (2023)

Drama | 91 minutes
4,25 2 votes

Genre: Drama

Duration: 91 minuten

Country: United States

Directed by: Angus MacLachlan

Stars: David Strathairn, Jane Levy and Celia Weston

IMDb score: 7,0 (713)

Releasedate: 29 August 2025

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A Little Prayer plot

Tammy and her husband David share a house with his parents Bill and Venida. Father and son work together and maintain a close bond for many years. When Bill begins to suspect his son is being unfaithful, he is faced with a dilemma. On the one hand he wants to protect his impulsive son, on the other hand he wants to help his amicable daughter-in-law.

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The family trials and tribulations of an average American family would make perfect material for a typical soap opera, but MacLachlan treats the characters and their dilemmas with compassion and a keen sense of authenticity. The way the protagonists cope with adversity is drawn from real life and therefore grips you by the throat several times. Bill [David Strathairn] and Venida [Celia Weston] receive an unexpected visit from their daughter Patti [Anna Camp] and granddaughter Hadley [Billie Roy], just as Bill realizes the relationship between son David [Will Pullen] and Tammy [Jane Levy] is strained. Strathairn and Levy shine in roles every actor dreams of in this sublime family drama. Tammy's conversation with a doctor and the conversation she has with Bill at the end are exceptionally moving. Forget the soap opera clichés, have the tissues ready, and enjoy!

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A Little Prayer is a film that moves you. A Little Prayer is a film about a family suddenly experiencing turmoil. The cast, with lead actor David Stratham at the heart of the film, does a fine job. Stratham empathetically portrays the head of the family, portraying a pleasant and wise character with a broad back. A character who isn't afraid to display his self-doubt. A trait that humanizes him and makes it easy for the viewer to empathize with him.

The starting point is simple and uninspiring. It's the characters that make it happen. Characters that aren't simple by design. Writer and director Angus MacLachlan places his characters in that starting position and dissects them. The characters evolve, forging an emotional bond with them. MacLachlan steers clear of sentimentality and sentimentality during this process. The characters are realistically sculpted, not easy to read, and therefore intriguing throughout the film.

Events don't necessarily unfold in a clear and concise manner, meaning there's always uncertainty about their seriousness or veracity. The viewer knows only that things are chaotic. That peace and harmony have been shattered. That relationships have changed. MacLachlan crafts these circumstances into an entertaining and moving film. A film that, despite the tragedy that befalls the family and affects the characters, approaches things matter-of-factly. And it's especially that matter-of-fact tone that amuses and moves, captivating you.

The dialogue is witty and to the point. The characters don't act over the top, but are simply themselves. They go about their everyday lives and experience them with a deadpan humor that lends the film a certain lightness. Lightheartedness and drama strike a nice balance. A Little Prayer is a delightful family drama.

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