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Family Prayers

  • 19931993
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48m
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Family Prayers (1993)
  • Drama
Coming-of-age story of a 13-year-old Jewish boy in the 1960s whose parents decide to break up.Coming-of-age story of a 13-year-old Jewish boy in the 1960s whose parents decide to break up.Coming-of-age story of a 13-year-old Jewish boy in the 1960s whose parents decide to break up.
IMDb RATING
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165
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  • Director
    • Scott M. Rosenfelt
  • Writer
    • Steven Ginsberg
  • Stars
    • Joe Mantegna
    • Anne Archer
    • Tzvi Ratner-Stauber
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  • Director
    • Scott M. Rosenfelt
  • Writer
    • Steven Ginsberg
  • Stars
    • Joe Mantegna
    • Anne Archer
    • Tzvi Ratner-Stauber
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    • 2User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Martin Jacobsas Martin Jacobs
    Anne Archer
    Anne Archer
    • Rita Jacobsas Rita Jacobs
    Tzvi Ratner-Stauber
    • Andrew Jacobsas Andrew Jacobs
    Julianne Michelle
    Julianne Michelle
    • Fay Jacobsas Fay Jacobs
    Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser
    • Dan Linderas Dan Linder
    Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone
    • Aunt Nanas Aunt Nan
    Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell
    • Mrs. Romeyoas Mrs. Romeyo
    David Margulies
    David Margulies
    • Uncle Samas Uncle Sam
    Shiri Appleby
    Shiri Appleby
    • Ninaas Nina
    Allen Garfield
    Allen Garfield
    • Cantoras Cantor
    Keaton Simons
    Keaton Simons
    • Markas Mark
    Milt Oberman
    • Alas Al
    Gina Hecht
    Gina Hecht
    • Arleneas Arlene
    James Terry
    • Mikeas Mike
    John Capodice
    John Capodice
    • Barber #1as Barber #1
    Ralph Monaco
    • Barber #2as Barber #2
    Billy 'Sly' Williams
    Billy 'Sly' Williams
    • Activist #1as Activist #1
    Rugg Williams
    Rugg Williams
    • Activist #2as Activist #2
    • Director
      • Scott M. Rosenfelt
    • Writer
      • Steven Ginsberg
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    Coming-of-age story of a 13-year-old Jewish boy in the 1960s whose parents decide to break up.
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • PG
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    • Trivia
      Brittany Murphy has a non-speaking role as one of the girls at the party playing spin the bottle who first kisses Andrew.
    • Soundtracks
      FAMILY PRAYERS
      (Main Theme)

      Written by Robert F. Mann (as Bob Mann) and Steve Tyrell

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    Top review
    10/10
    Sweet and smart film
    This coming of age story set in the 1960s takes a look at the effects of a couple's break-up on a sensitive, thirteen year old Jewish boy in the 1960s. The story is effectively told from the teenager's point-of-view--the script is sharp and offers insight into the difficulties young people often face when they are forced to make that transition into adulthood. The cast is solid, particularly Joe Mantegna and Anne Archer as the parents and Patti Lupone as Archer's opinionated sister. I also appreciated how the film doesn't O.D. on the 1960s--its treatment is subtle and adds nuance to the coming-of-age aspects of the story. I enjoyed this film because it took me back to a place and time when I started to realize that the world is a far more complicated place than I imagined. I also appreciated how Ginsberg's screenplay treats the relationship (and tension) between the father and mother--very real and emotional without being over the top! Check it out!
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    • Release date
      • March 16, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Family Divided
    • Production company
      • Earthquake Productions
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,000,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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