Synopsis
Praying with Lior asks whether someone with Down syndrome can be a spiritual genius. Many believe Lior is close to God -- at least that's what his family and community believe -- though he's also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration and an embarrassment, depending on who is asked and when. As this documentary moves to its climax, Lior must pass through the gateway to manhood - his Bar Mitzvah.
Scores
Overall Score
27.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
4.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
26.5%
Review Aggregate
78.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 78% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, family-friendly, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionalfamily-friendlylightheartedmacabrecharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lior Liebling | 2008 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count22
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes134
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $82,553 | $120,283 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $82,553 | $120,283 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $41,276 | $60,141 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $418,000 | $609,041 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $149,000 | $217,098 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $3,461,000 | $5,042,804 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $7,171,000 | $10,448,410 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $41,276 | $60,141 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $11,281,553 | $16,437,637 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $250,000 (est) | $364,259 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $451,000 | $657,124 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $802,000 | $1,168,543 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $1,633,000 | $2,379,341 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $9,648,553 | $14,058,296 |
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