Prisoners

"Every moment matters."

Sep 20 2013 R 2h 33m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

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.

Plot

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?

Written by

Aaron Guzikowski

Directed by

Denis Villeneuve

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Summit Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, 8:38 Productions, Alcon Entertainment, Madhouse Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 38 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
860,461
Average Rating
8.2 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA