Prisoners

Name: Prisoners
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2013-09-19
Rating: 8.2

September 19, 2013· 2h 33m

Drama Thriller Crime

Directed by

Denis Villeneuve

Cast

Hugh Jackman Jake Gyllenhaal Viola Davis Maria Bello Terrence Howard Melissa Leo +33 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.2

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.2

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

9 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

Holly reveals the truth

9.2at 2h 10m

Lowest Moment

Taylor's suicide and false leads

6.8at 1h 34m

Biggest Swing

The film dips during the Bob Taylor maze subplot which some found artificially complex, then soars during Holly's revelation scene which critics universally praised

Critics consistently praised Prisoners as a powerfully constructed thriller elevated by Hugh Jackman's career-best performance and strong direction from Denis Villeneuve. While some found certain plot elements generic or overly complex, the film's exploration of moral questions and exceptional acting performances kept reviewers engaged throughout its runtime.

9 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb