Prisoners
“How far would you go to protect your child?”
After his six-year-old daughter is abducted, a desperate father takes justice into his own hands when he loses faith in the detective leading the investigation, setting both men on a collision course as the search descends into obsession and moral compromise.
Where to watch Prisoners in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Prisoners there. Availability last verified on July 13, 2026.
Where is Prisoners streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, FilmBox+ | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, FilmBox+, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | FilmBox+ | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, FilmBox+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , FilmBox+, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | FilmBox+ | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | FilmBox+, Universal+ Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT, FilmBox+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Prisoners
Prisoners is a 2013 English-language drama, thriller and crime film directed by Denis Villeneuve. The cast is led by Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis. It has a runtime of 2h 33m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 13200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Prisoners was produced by Alcon Entertainment, 8:38 Productions, and Madhouse Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on September 19, 2013, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $46 million, it went on to gross $122 million worldwide.
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Writers
- Aaron Guzikowski
- Release date
- September 19, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $46 million
- Box office
- $122 million
- Production
- Alcon Entertainment, 8:38 Productions, Madhouse Entertainment
Prisoners cast & crew
Prisoners was directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Aaron Guzikowski.
The cast features Hugh Jackman as Keller Dover, Jake Gyllenhaal as Detective Loki, Viola Davis as Nancy Birch, Maria Bello as Grace Dover, Terrence Howard as Franklin Birch, and Melissa Leo as Holly Jones.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, cinematography is by Roger Deakins, and it was produced by Kira Davis and Adam Kolbrenner.
Is Prisoners worth watching?
Prisoners holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 13,201 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 33m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and crime, Prisoners is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Prisoners
Prisoners isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Prisoners
Hugh Jackman
Keller Dover
Jake Gyllenhaal
Detective Loki
Viola Davis
Nancy Birch
Maria Bello
Grace Dover
Terrence Howard
Franklin Birch
Melissa Leo
Holly Jones
Paul Dano
Alex Jones
Dylan Minnette
Ralph Dover
Zoë Soul
Eliza Birch
Erin Gerasimovich
Anna Dover
Kyla-Drew
Joy Birch
Wayne Duvall
Captain Richard O'Malley
Prisoners — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Prisoners in United States?
Prisoners is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Prisoners in?
Prisoners is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Prisoners?
Prisoners runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
▸What is Prisoners rated?
Prisoners is rated R. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 13,201 ratings.
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