The Prize (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2012, The Prize is a drama film directed by Elke Hauck, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Architect Alexander Beck has just won an architecture prize. He wants to modernize GDR building blocks in Thuringia. Alex travels to the heart of rural Eastern Germany where he grew up and where people remember him as Alex from the Free German Youth, a pro-GDR youth organization.
Who’s in it. The Prize stars Florian Panzner as Alexander Beck, Sven Gielnik as Alexander Beck-jung, Anne Kanis as Nicole and Vincent Krüger as Michael (jung), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Prize sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prize page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prize tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prize (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prize change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prize worth watching?
- The Prize holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prize?
- The Prize stars Florian Panzner, Sven Gielnik, Anne Kanis, Vincent Krüger and Vanessa Krüger.
- When was The Prize released?
- The Prize was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.