2013 · 153 min · R
Prisoners
Directed by Denis Villeneuve · Drama, Thriller, Crime
Prisoners (2013) is a Drama film, directed by Denis Villeneuve set in Pennsylvania during the 2010s, in fall. It runs 153 minutes and is rated R.
A neo noir and serial killer, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of grief & loss, revenge, and faith / religion play out through multiple perspectives.
Composer
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Cinematography
Roger Deakins
Cast
Hugh JackmanJake GyllenhaalViola DavisMaria BelloTerrence HowardMelissa LeoPaul DanoDylan Minnette
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Premise
Themes
Grief & LossRevengeFaith / Religion
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
TenseBleak
Shape
Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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