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Prisoners
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Denis Villeneuve. With Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter 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, settin…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Prisoners.
MoviHero lists September 19, 2013 as the release date for Prisoners. Denis Villeneuve is the listed director. The listed cast includes Hugh Jackman as Keller Dover, Jake Gyllenhaal as Detective Loki, Viola Davis as Nancy Birch, Maria Bello as Grace Dover. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 19, 2013
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime2h 33m
DirectorDenis Villeneuve
CastHugh Jackman as Keller Dover, Jake Gyllenhaal as Detective Loki, Viola Davis as Nancy Birch, Maria Bello as Grace Dover
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Prisoners right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Prisoners runs 2h 33m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 13,719 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Really intense and well done thriller. One of the few in the last years with great performances by Jackman, Gyllenhaal and Dano. It also has…”
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“Prisoners is a largely generic revenge / suspense / mystery "they have my kid" tale with a predictable plot that gives itself away too early.”
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“Certainly Villenueve's most accessible film, but still a very good one.”
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“What a powerful film and what a great acting.”
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“MUST SEE MOVIES BEFORE YOU DIE, another masterpiece by Hugh Jackman, surprising plot-twist!!”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDetective LokiDetective Loki appears in Prisoners (2013).Open character guide otherFranklin BirchFranklin Birch appears in Prisoners (2013).Open character guide otherKeller DoverKeller Dover appears in Prisoners (2013).Open character guide otherGrace DoverGrace Dover appears in Prisoners (2013).Open character guide otherNancy BirchNancy Birch appears in Prisoners (2013).Open character guide
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