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A Prayer for the Dying

2026 1 h 35 min Drama · Western

A 19th-century Wisconsin town, scarred by civil war, faces a new threat that forces a man to choose between his family and the community that saved him.

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About the film

Redemption is coming.

What it’s about

In 1870 Friendship, Wisconsin, a settlement of Scandinavian immigrants still bears the wounds of the Civil War. A man given a second chance there confronts a new and deadlier danger. He must decide whether to protect his young family or stand with the town that gave his life purpose.

What hooks you

The film is based on a novel and set in the 1870s.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who like westerns with moral weight and stories about rebuilding after conflict, where a quiet community is tested by a sudden threat.

Technical details
Year
2026
Genres
Drama, Western
Running time
1h 35min
Age rating
NR+
MPAA
NR
World premiere
Feb 13, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 203 votes
5.9 /10
IMDb
6.0145
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Creative team

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Screenplay Dara Van Dusen

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