A Prayer for the Dying (2026)

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Synopsis

In the aftermath of the Civil War, the film follows veteran Jacob Hansen, whose American dream of a new life in Friendship, Wisconsin quickly becomes a nightmare. When a deadly epidemic and threatening wildfire spread chaos, Jacob — serving as sheriff, undertaker, and pastor — must fight to save his town, his family, and his soul.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 9th, 2026 (Limited) by Quiver
Geographical setting: Wisconsin
Plot point: Post War
Time period setting: 1870s
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Western
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Eye Eye Pictures, asterisk*, Blonde, The Bureau, Garagefilm International, Film i Vast
Production Countries: Sweden, United Kingdom, Greece, Norway
Languages: English, Norwegian

Leading

Johnny Flynn   
John C. Reilly   
Kristine Kujath Thorp   

Supporting

Gustav Lindh   

Production and Technical Credits

Dara Van Dusen    Director
Dara Van Dusen    Screenwriter
Stewart O’Nan    Story based on the novel by

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Synopsis

In the aftermath of the Civil War, the film follows veteran Jacob Hansen, whose American dream of a new life in Friendship, Wisconsin quickly becomes a nightmare. When a deadly epidemic and threatening wildfire spread chaos, Jacob — serving as sheriff, undertaker, and pastor — must fight to save his town, his family, and his soul.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 9th, 2026 (Limited) by Quiver
Geographical setting: Wisconsin
Plot point: Post War
Time period setting: 1870s
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Western
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Eye Eye Pictures, asterisk*, Blonde, The Bureau, Garagefilm International, Film i Vast
Production Countries: Sweden, United Kingdom, Greece, Norway
Languages: English, Norwegian

Leading

Johnny Flynn   
John C. Reilly   
Kristine Kujath Thorp   

Supporting

Gustav Lindh   

Production and Technical Credits

Dara Van Dusen    Director
Dara Van Dusen    Screenwriter
Stewart O’Nan    Story based on the novel by

Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.