There’s no catchy hook or high concept that I can offer to entice you to watch “A Little Prayer,” one of my favorite movies from last year. The story unfolds in a series of quiet, understated moments, with major developments often conveyed in small gestures or meaningful looks. But those simple interactions add up to an emotionally powerful experience, a heartfelt character study about a close-knit but troubled family in a sleepy North Carolina suburb.It’s no surprise that it took a while for “A Little Prayer” to catch on, then. It premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival to positive reviews but didn’t make it to theaters until more than two years later, after losing its initial distribution deal. The limited theatrical release didn’t attract much attention, but now that the movie is available to stream on Prime Video, it deserves to finally find a wider audience. It’s a modest but deeply affecting family drama, the kind of movie that sneaks up on you and leaves you in tears by the end.
