Prayers for Bobby vs We Were the Mulvaneys

Prayers for Bobby has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 6.8/10 for We Were the Mulvaneys). We Were the Mulvaneys is the shorter watch at 1h 26m compared with 1h 29m. We Were the Mulvaneys is the older of the two (2002 against 2009). Both are drama, tv movie movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Prayers for Bobby posterPrayers for Bobby2009 VS We Were the Mulvaneys posterWe Were the Mulvaneys2002
Prayers for BobbyWe Were the Mulvaneys
Audience score★ 8.1/10★ 6.8/10
Year20092002
Length1h 29m1h 26m
GenresDrama, History, TV MovieDrama, TV Movie
Country–United States of America
DirectorRussell MulcahyPeter Werner
Main castHenry Czerny, Carly Schroeder, Sigourney Weaver, Ryan Kelley, Dan ButlerJacob Pitts, Blythe Danner, Tom Guiry, Janine Theriault, Tammy Blanchard

Synopsis

Prayers for Bobby

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.

We Were the Mulvaneys

Based on the novel by the same name, We Were the Mulvaneys is a sensitive portrayal of one family's journey as they face conflict, fear, tragedy and ultimately, themselves.

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