The Prodigal Son (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1992, The Prodigal Son is a thriller and drama film directed by Veikko Aaltonen, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Esa is a small time crook who has been precisely released from prison. He starts to make money by mugging people. One day psychiatrist Lindström rings Esa's doorbell. He has a very strange request: he wants Esa to maltreat him. Esa accepts this request, but he is not aware of Lindström's bad intentions.
Who’s in it. The Prodigal Son stars Hannu Kivioja as Esa Koskenranta, Esko Salminen as Lindström, Leea Klemola as Laura Saarela and Markku Peltola as Makkonen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Prodigal Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prodigal Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prodigal Son tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prodigal Son (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prodigal Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prodigal Son worth watching?
- The Prodigal Son holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prodigal Son?
- The Prodigal Son stars Hannu Kivioja, Esko Salminen, Leea Klemola, Markku Peltola and Antti Raivio.
- When was The Prodigal Son released?
- The Prodigal Son was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.