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Entertainment WeeklyTanner Stransky

Starring as the all-too-righteous mother who is moved to become a gay advocate after shunning her son to a tragic end, Sigourney Weaver unleashes a raw, Emmy-worthy performance.

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Hollywood ReporterRay Richmond

Exceptional performances abound in this poignant Lifetime original about a mother who realizes too late that unconditional love for her gay son is far more important than her faith in a homophobic, vindictive and judgmental God.

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VarietyBrian Lowry

Beautifully adapted by writer Katie Ford from Leroy Aarons' book, the movie takes dialogue that has doubtless been expressed from children to parents countless times before--"Why would I choose this?" an exasperated Bobby pleads to his mother--and sharpens its edges to unleash the heartbreak within. That's largely due to the fine performances, which zero in on the characters' shared suffering, frustration and confusion.

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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob Owen

Prayers for Bobby is not a great movie, but it is a worthwhile one with a purpose beyond mere entertainment. It should be required viewing for any parent who considers disowning his or her gay child.

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Boston GlobeMatthew Gilbert

It's filled with obvious dichotomies...You know, it's a Lifetime movie. Still, there's no denying the story's impact, as it echoes more than 25 years after Bobby's death.

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San Francisco ChronicleDavid Wiegand

Awkward dialogue and merely adequate direction notwithstanding, Bobby becomes a universal story of a child trying to please a parent, and of a parent who learns too late that children will, after all, listen.

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New York Daily NewsDavid Hinckley

The problem here lies with wrapping that message inside a movie that has so little nuance it plays like a public service announcement.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this show is 9.9 (out of 10) based on 12 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

adruab d gave it a10:
I watch this film and, I broke down in tears. I am in the current situation as Bobby was and it hurt me to my heart that your parents would act in such a manner. As I finished watching this movie I went to my parents and to them they have to accept me for who I am or else. It was such a relief. This is a wonderful movie and will watch it over and over again.

Michael M. gave it a10:
this was truly a great movie it made me open up my eyes more this is something everyone need to learn I hope this Movie Comes On Dvd thanks for the movie

Ryan C. gave it a10:
The movie's not perfect, but neither is life -- and that's what this movie is about. Solid performances overall and a very sad story. Weaver and Kelley really make it come alive.

Cal gave it a10:
Sigourney Weaver is fantastic.

shamonick c. gave it a10:
Well i loved that movie i cryed on that but it was a true story and i have enioy it to the end.

j f gave it a9:
As a movie, it was ok. But the acting from Sigourney Weaver was just stupendous and award-worthy. So emotional. So sad. But good.

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