

A Prayer for the Dying (2026)
A Prayer for the Dying is a book-based movie adapted from "A prayer for the dying" by Stewart O'Nan. This Drama/Thriller film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is October 9, 2026.
The Source Material

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Overview
“A new masterpiece of American literature.” ―Dennis Lehane, Entertainment Weekly “A Prayer for the Dying reads like the amazing, unrelenting love child of Shirley Jackson and Cormac McCarthy. It’s twisted proof that God will do worse to test a faithful man th…
About The Movie
Description
In 1870 Friendship, Wisconsin, a small town of Scandinavian settlers still suffering the repercussions of the recent Civil War. When faced with a new and even deadlier threat, one man is forced to make a harrowing choice: save his young family or defend the community that gave him a second chance at life and meaning.
Details
- Title
- A Prayer for the Dying
- Original Title
- A Prayer for the Dying
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- US Limited Theatrical
- October 9, 2026 · Rated NR