Prisoners
“How far would you go to protect your child?”
Synopsis
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.
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-14
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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
Len Cariou
Father Patrick Dunn
David Dastmalchian
Bob Taylor
Brad James
Officer Carter
Anthony Reynolds
Officer Wedge
Robert C. Treveiler
Forensics Guy
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
Mrs. Milland
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$46M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$122.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.65x
+$76.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Guzikowski
- Original Score
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Original Title
- Prisoners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Production Budget
- $46M
- Worldwide Gross
- $122.1M
- Production Studios
- Alcon Entertainment, 8:38 Productions, Madhouse Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Villeneuve
Aaron Guzikowski
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Roger Deakins
Gary D. Roach, Joel Cox
Kira Davis, Adam Kolbrenner, Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Robyn Meisinger
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Villeneuve
Director
Aaron Guzikowski
Writer
Kira Davis
Producer
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Adam Kolbrenner
Producer
Andrew A. Kosove
Producer
Renée April
Costume Design
Broderick Johnson
Producer
Gary D. Roach
Editor
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Original Music Composer
Joel Cox
Editor
Steven Ritzi
Stunt Coordinator
Phillip Feiner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Patrice Vermette
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoners
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prisoners about?
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.
Who directed Prisoners?
Prisoners was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Who stars in Prisoners?
The principal cast of Prisoners includes Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Maria Bello, Terrence Howard.
When was Prisoners released and how long is it?
Prisoners was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Prisoners?
Prisoners had a reported production budget of $46M and grossed $122.1M at the worldwide box office (2.65 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Prisoners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prisoners was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prisoners?
Prisoners holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).