Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2021, Prisoners of the Ghostland is an action, comedy, thriller and fantasy film directed by Sion Sono, running about 103 minutes. “The granddaughter of the world's greatest leader is a hostage in the most dangerous place on Earth. Now only the deadliest man alive can save her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the treacherous frontier city of Samurai Town, a ruthless bank robber is sprung from jail by wealthy warlord The Governor, whose adopted granddaughter Bernice has gone missing. The Governor offers the prisoner his freedom in exchange for retrieving the runaway. Strapped into a leather suit that will self-destruct within five days, the bandit sets off on a journey to find the young woman—and his own path to redemption.
Who’s in it. Prisoners of the Ghostland stars Nicolas Cage as Hero, Sofia Boutella as Bernice, Bill Moseley as The Governor and Tak Sakaguchi as Yasujirō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Prisoners of the Ghostland has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prisoners of the Ghostland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prisoners of the Ghostland tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)?
- In US, Prisoners of the Ghostland is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prisoners of the Ghostland worth watching?
- Prisoners of the Ghostland holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prisoners of the Ghostland?
- Prisoners of the Ghostland stars Nicolas Cage, Sofia Boutella, Bill Moseley, Tak Sakaguchi and Yuzuka Nakaya.
- When was Prisoners of the Ghostland released?
- Prisoners of the Ghostland was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.