Poll: Livin' on a prayer

Results of 1,198 votes:

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   It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

    

   George Bailey prays to an angel (Clarence) and God to bring him his old life back, after witnessing the world that could have been if he never existed: Clarence! Clarence! Help me, Clarence! Get me ba…
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   Forrest Gump (1994)

    

   Jenny Curran prays to God to take her away, while running from her abusive father: Dear God, make me a bird. So I could fly far. Far far away from here.
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   The Passion of the Christ (2004)

    

   Jesus Christ prays to his Father (God) to save him, the night before his capture: Hear me, Father. Rise up, defend me. Save me from the traps they set for me. Do You really believe, that one man can b…
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   Amadeus (1984)

    

   Antonio Salieri recalls his boyhood prayer to God, when he asked Him for fame: Lord, make me a great composer. Let me celebrate Your glory through music and be celebrated myself. Make me famous throug…
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   Gravity (2013)

    

   Ryan Stone prays to God to pray for her, while stranded in space: I'm gonna die, aren't I God? I know we're all gonna die... we're all gonna die. But I'm gonna die today! Funny that You ought to know.…
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   Conan the Barbarian (1982)

    

   Conan prays to his god Crom for revenge, just before the start of a seemingly hopeless battle: Crom... I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember i…
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   The Prince of Egypt (1998)

    

   Hebrew Slaves pray to God to deliver them, while in Egyptian slavery: With the sting of the whip on my shoulder, with the salt of my sweat on my brow, Elohim, God on high, can You hear Your people cry…
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   The Book of Eli (2010)

    

   Eli prays to God and thanks him for his guidance: D​ear Lord, thank You for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task You entrusted to me. Thank You for guiding me straight and true throu…
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   Life of Pi (2012)

    

   Pi Patel prays to God to reveal His will to him, while stranded in the ocean: God? I give myself to You. I am Your vessel. Whatever comes, I want to know. Show me.
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    The 13th Warrior (1999)

     

    Buliwyf, Ahmed, and the Vikings pray to their gods for a warrior's death, just before the battle: Lo there do I see my father. Lo there do I see my mother, my sisters and my brothers. Lo there do I se…
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    Bruce Almighty (2003)

     

    Bruce Nolan prays for his ex-girlfriend, when God asked him whether he wants her back: No. I want her to be happy, no matter what that means. I want her to find someone who will treat her with all the…
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    Avatar (2009)

     

    Jake Sully prays to the Great Mother Eywa for the spirit of a creature he had just killed (also thanking the animal in the process): ​​I see you, Brother, and thank you. Your spirit goes with Eywa, yo…
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    Glory (1989)

     

    Private Jupiter Sharts prays to God for an honourable death in battle, prior to the siege of Fort Wagner: Tomorrow we goes into battle. So Lordy, let me fight with the rifle in one hand and the Good B…
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    Patton (1970)

     

    General Patton prays to God for good weather and combat strength, just before the Battle of the Bulge: Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee of Thy great goodness to restrain this …
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    Samson and Delilah (1949)

     

    Samson prays to God for strength, in order to demolish the temple of Dagon: I pray Thee, strengthen me, o God. Strengthen me only this once. [...] My eyes have seen Thy glory, o God. Now let me die wi…
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    The Hobbit (1977)

     

    Bard the Bowman prays to his Black Arrow to hit the mark, moments before releasing it at the Dragon Smaug: Black Arrow! You've never failed me, and I've always recovered you. I had you from my father,…
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    The Crucible (1996)

     

    John, Rebecca and Martha pray to God SPOILER: moments before their hanging, being wrongfully accused of witchcraft: Our Father, which art in heaven... hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will …
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    Excalibur (1981)

     

    Lancelot prays to God to quench his desire for Queen Guinevere, so he could represent her in a duel that might save her life: Lord, we are innocent... but not in our hearts. To hold her once in my arm…
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    Super (2010)

     

    Frank Darbo prays to God for the return of his wife who left him, all the while mourning his misfortune: God, please guide me. Tell me what to do. I hate you God! I'm sorry I said that. It just seems…
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    The Island (2006)

     

    Father Anatoly prays to God to heal a child called Ivan (Vanya), who can't walk properly because of a broken leg and a rotting hip: O Lord and Sustainer, Holy King, You punish, but do not mortify. You…
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    The Battle of Kosovo (1989)

     

    Princ Stefan Lazarević prays to God for the unity of the Serbian medieval lands (Rascia, Bosnia, Zeta and others), after his father's death in battle: Help us, o Lord, that she (the land) which is thr…
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    The Flight of Dragons (1982)

     

    Sir Orrin Neville-Smythe prays to his sword to be sharp, just before facing off against a powerful evil dragon: Blade with whom I have lived, blade with whom I now die, serve right and justice one las…