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Prisoners

  • 20132013
  • 14A14A
  • 2h 33m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
677K
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman in Prisoners (2013)
When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts.
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When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts.When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts.When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
677K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
128
16
  • Director
    • Denis Villeneuve
  • Writer
    • Aaron Guzikowski
  • Stars
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Viola Davis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Denis Villeneuve
  • Writer
    • Aaron Guzikowski
  • Stars
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Viola Davis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 497Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #171
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 10 wins & 38 nominations total

    Videos10

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    Prisoners
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    Prisoners
    The Envelope Screening Series
    Featurette 3:04
    The Envelope Screening Series
    TV Spot
    Promo 1:04
    TV Spot
    Snowed In at Sundance
    Video 2:29
    Snowed In at Sundance

    Photos142

    Jake Gyllenhaal in Prisoners (2013)
    Jake Gyllenhaal in Prisoners (2013)
    Paul Dano and Melissa Leo in Prisoners (2013)
    Hugh Jackman in Prisoners (2013)
    David Dastmalchian in Prisoners (2013)
    Jake Gyllenhaal in Prisoners (2013)
    Maria Bello and Hugh Jackman in Prisoners (2013)
    Jake Gyllenhaal in Prisoners (2013)
    Maria Bello and Hugh Jackman in Prisoners (2013)
    Paul Dano and Jake Gyllenhaal in Prisoners (2013)
    Terrence Howard in Prisoners (2013)
    Paul Dano and Hugh Jackman in Prisoners (2013)

    Top cast

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    Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman
    • Keller Doveras Keller Dover
    Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Detective Lokias Detective Loki
    Viola Davis
    Viola Davis
    • Nancy Birchas Nancy Birch
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Holly Jonesas Holly Jones
    Maria Bello
    Maria Bello
    • Grace Doveras Grace Dover
    Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard
    • Franklin Birchas Franklin Birch
    Paul Dano
    Paul Dano
    • Alex Jonesas Alex Jones
    Dylan Minnette
    Dylan Minnette
    • Ralph Doveras Ralph Dover
    Zoë Soul
    Zoë Soul
    • Eliza Birchas Eliza Birch
    Erin Gerasimovich
    Erin Gerasimovich
    • Anna Doveras Anna Dover
    Kyla-Drew
    Kyla-Drew
    • Joy Birchas Joy Birch
    • (as Kyla-Drew Simmons)
    Wayne Duvall
    Wayne Duvall
    • Captain Richard O'Malleyas Captain Richard O'Malley
    Len Cariou
    Len Cariou
    • Father Patrick Dunnas Father Patrick Dunn
    David Dastmalchian
    David Dastmalchian
    • Bob Tayloras Bob Taylor
    Brad James
    Brad James
    • Officer Carteras Officer Carter
    Anthony Reynolds
    Anthony Reynolds
    • Officer Wedgeas Officer Wedge
    Robert C. Treveiler
    Robert C. Treveiler
    • Forensics Guyas Forensics Guy
    • (as Robert Treveiler)
    Sandra Ellis Lafferty
    Sandra Ellis Lafferty
    • Mrs. Millandas Mrs. Milland
    • Director
      • Denis Villeneuve
    • Writer
      • Aaron Guzikowski
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    How far would you go to protect your family? Keller Dover is facing every parent's worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki arrests its driver, Alex Jones, but a lack of evidence forces his release. As the police pursue multiple leads and pressure mounts, knowing his child's life is at stake the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family? —Warner Bros. Pictures
    child abductionpolicevigilante justicechild kidnappingwhistle324 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Every moment matters
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 14A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Detective Loki's tattoos, Freemason ring, and facial tics were all Jake Gyllenhaal's ideas.
    • Goofs
      Detective Loki works for a municipal police department in Pennsylvania yet all of the police cars with lights activated have only blue lights. Blue lights in Pennsylvania are "courtesy lights" for volunteer firefighters/EMS personnel private vehicles. They are not emergency lights with any traffic control powers. Police use either a combination of red and blue or, if using a single light, red only.
    • Quotes

      Keller Dover: Pray for the best, but prepare for the worst.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.212 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Put Your Hand In The Hand
      Written by Gene MacLellan

      Performed by Ocean

      Courtesy of Buddah Records

      By arrangement with Sony Licensing

    User reviews1.1K

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    More than just one meaning
    If you think of someone being a prisoner, you automatically might think of someone behind bars. But apart from a physical prison, a prisoner can also be trapped mentally, either by his own doing or by someone else. This movie that starts off pretty light gets very heavy. And it is carried by its actors. Gyllenhalls characters might seem odd and out of place at the beginning, even like a cardboard cutout. But he does have more to do as the movie progresses.

    Still front row seat is Hugh Jackman. And while some might argue that a female should have a bigger role in this, you only have so much time to tell a story. And this is perfectly told and cut together. It might not fit your description of entertainment (and I don't think the filmmaker would love it described as such), but the movie is really great. If you like dramas in general you should be cherishing this .... and you will.

    We have a few grey areas that we visit and the ending did not satisfy everyone (I know from friends). But the movie could not have ended any other way (in my book). Superb movie one of the best released in 2013
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    • kosmasp
    • Jun 2, 2014

    FAQ5

    • What is the song playing in the van?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2013 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Prisonniers
    • Filming locations
      • Conyers, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alcon Entertainment
      • 8:38 Productions
      • Madhouse Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $46,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $61,002,302
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,817,053
      • Sep 22, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $122,126,687
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 33 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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