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.

Director:

Denis Villeneuve

Writer:

Aaron Guzikowski

Stars:

Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis

Top Rated Movies #192 | Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 37 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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 (as Kyla-Drew Simmons)
Wayne Duvall	...	Captain Richard O'Malley
Len Cariou	...	Father Patrick Dunn
David Dastmalchian	...	Bob Taylor
Brad James	...	Officer Carter

Storyline

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?

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Plot Keywords:

child abduction | police | child kidnapping | vigilante justice | revenge | 

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Taglines:

A hidden truth. A desperate search.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing violent content including torture, and language throughout

Did You Know?

Trivia

Hugh Jackman portrays a father whose daughter is kidnapped and missing in this film. He was originally attached to play a similar role in The Lovely Bones (2009), but dropped out. That role was filled by Mark Wahlberg, who at one point was attached to play the lead role in this film.

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Goofs

When the families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving and they meet, there are two cars in front of the house. But when the girls are already lost, they go out, and there is only one vehicle.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Keller Dover: Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
Ralph Dover: [shoots a deer]

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jeremy Renner/Michelle Dockery/David Blaine (2016)

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Soundtracks

The Intruder
Written by Jóhann Jóhannsson

User Reviews

A brilliant masterpiece of atmosphere and suspense

This was one intense movie-going experience. Throughout the entire running time of the movie, the suspense never lets up.

The director masterfully weaves the haunting atmosphere, and I was at the edge of my seat. The plot is a wonderful puzzle, unraveling slowly to reveal hidden layers of depth and complexity. The acting was wonderful, emotional and nuanced, with some unforgettable moments (The two leads - Gyllenhaal and Jackman - give their career best performances, but the biggest achievement in my opinion is Paul Dano's). The musical score contributes to a sense of dread, as well as the rich sound design and the chilly color palette of the breathtaking cinematography.

All those parts add up to a rare, gut-wrenching, dark and fascinating masterpiece - the kind that lingers with you long after the credits roll.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 September 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Prisoners

Filming Locations:

Conyers, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$46,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$20,817,053, 22 September 2013

Gross USA:

$61,002,302

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$122,126,687

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alcon Entertainment, 8:38 Productions, Madhouse Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

153 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color (DeLuxe)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1