A Prayer for the Dying (2026 film)

A Prayer for the Dying
Directed byDara Van Dusen
Screenplay byDara Van Dusen
Based onA Prayer for the Dying
by Stewart O'Nan
Produced by
  • Dyveke Bjørkly Graver
  • Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
Starring
CinematographyKate McCullough
Edited byFredrik Morheden
Music byBeata Hlavenková
Production
company
Eye Eye Pictures
Release date
Running time
95 minutes
Countries
  • Norway
  • Greece
  • United Kingdom
  • Sweden
LanguageEnglish

A Prayer for the Dying is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Dara Van Dusen, and adapted from the novel of the same name by Stewart O'Nan. It stars Johnny Flynn and John C. Reilly.

The film had its world premiere at the Perspectives section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 13 February 2026, where it was nominated for the Best First Feature Award.