The Spanish Prisoner (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1997, The Spanish Prisoner is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by David Mamet, running about 110 minutes. “It's the oldest con in the book.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
Who’s in it. The Spanish Prisoner stars Steve Martin as Jimmy Dell, Campbell Scott as Joe Ross, Ben Gazzara as Mr. Klein and Rebecca Pidgeon as Susan Ricci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Spanish Prisoner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spanish Prisoner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spanish Prisoner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spanish Prisoner (1997)?
- In US, The Spanish Prisoner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spanish Prisoner worth watching?
- The Spanish Prisoner holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spanish Prisoner?
- The Spanish Prisoner stars Steve Martin, Campbell Scott, Ben Gazzara, Rebecca Pidgeon and Ricky Jay.
- When was The Spanish Prisoner released?
- The Spanish Prisoner was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.