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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

Setting

Where
Pennsylvania
When
Season

Premise & themes

Themes
Grief & LossRevengeFaith / Religion
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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