Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton

  • Rated PG
  • 1hr 11m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Jonathan Cipiti

Producer:

Megan Harrington, David L. Guffey, John Priddy

Release Date:

Oct 9, 2020

Runtime:

1hr 11m

Synopsis

The inspiring true story of a poor Irish immigrant who sets sail for America in 1928 with dreams of becoming a millionaire but, with the help of the most iconic celebrities of Hollywood, ends up spending his life championing the message, "The family that prays together stays together."

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  • Really touching film about a priest who came from humble beginnings in Ireland and changed the world through prayer and the Rosary. Ahead of his time, Father Peyton realized that media was the best way to reach people. He established Family Theater Productions which was…

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    tcmforever59
    tcmforever59
    Oct 18, 2020

    7:50 pm It was fine I guess. I don’t even know what to rate this honestly. Nothing special or terrible.

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    Late Movie Reviews
    Late Movie Reviews
    Apr 16, 2025

    lowkey a little worried that that mighta been worship of the blessed mother

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    Outatime836
    Outatime836
  • Mar 26, 2023

    Pray 👏your 👏rosary 👏

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    Nolan Cozzi
    Nolan Cozzi
    Jan 13, 2023

    It's a pro-Patrick Peyton documentary about the saint - one would certainly be hard-pressed to make an anti-Petyton doc considering that he's a saint, after all - who espoused the need for prayer, particularly family prayer. While Christianity's central tenant of service…

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    Maxwell Linge
    Maxwell Linge

    PRAY: THE STORY OF PATRICK PEYTON - A Review by John Strange Patrick Peyton was born in 1909 in northwest Ireland to a large family. Poor in wealth but rich in family, the family gathered daily for the saying of the Rosary. This gave young Patrick a desire to join…

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    docstrange
    docstrange
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    Saw it with my folks. Pretty sure this is the first documentary I ever saw at the drive-in, which is ... something.

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    Will Ashton
    Will Ashton
    Jan 20, 2026

    Enjoyable and digestible way to learn a little about Father Peyton!

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    marezie
    marezie
    Jan 20, 2026

    I’m shocked that I was never much aware of Father Peyton, but I’m so grateful to know him now.

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    QuiffyMar
    QuiffyMar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton (2020) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton (2020)?
The movie is 1hr 11min long.
What's Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton (2020) about?
The inspiring true story of a poor Irish immigrant who sets sail for America in 1928 with dreams of becoming a millionaire but, with the help of the most iconic celebrities of Hollywood, ends up spending his life championing the message, "The family that prays together stays together."
Who's the director behind Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton (2020)?
Jonathan Cipiti directed Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton (2020).
Who produced Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton (2020)?
Megan Harrington, David L. Guffey and John Priddy produced Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton (2020).