7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Prayers for Bobby (2009)
Prayers for Bobby (2009)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing religious intolerance towards homosexuality and advocating for LGBTQ+ acceptance and rights, culminating in the protagonist's transformation into an activist.
The movie features traditional casting, reflecting the real-life family at its core, without explicit racial or gender recasting. However, its narrative strongly critiques traditional religious views that lead to homophobia, highlighting the devastating impact on an LGBTQ+ individual and advocating for acceptance and understanding.
Secondary
The film "Prayers for Bobby" depicts the devastating impact of religious intolerance on a gay teenager, leading to his suicide. Despite the tragedy, the narrative ultimately delivers a profoundly positive and affirming message through the mother's transformative journey from condemnation to becoming a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, emphasizing the critical importance of acceptance and love.
The film critiques a rigid, fundamentalist interpretation of Christianity that leads to tragedy, but ultimately portrays a journey towards a more compassionate and inclusive understanding of the faith. The narrative condemns bigotry within a religious context, rather than condemning the religion itself, aligning with its virtues of love and acceptance.
The film 'Prayers for Bobby' centers on the tragic story of a gay teenager and his mother's journey of acceptance regarding his sexual orientation. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of transsexual representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on a true story. All major characters, including Mary Griffith and her son Bobby, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their real-life historical counterparts, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film is a biographical drama based on the true story of the Griffith family, who were historically white. The main characters are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts, thus no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
8.1
Critic Ratings
7.3
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