Heaven's Prisoners (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1996, Heaven's Prisoners is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Phil Joanou, running about 132 minutes. “For an ex-cop obsessed with an unsolved murder, trusting the wrong woman could be a deadly choice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hardened New Orleans cop, Dave Robicheaux, finally tosses in the badge and settles into life on the bayou with his wife. But a bizarre plane crash draws him back into the fray when his family is viciously threatened.
Who’s in it. Heaven's Prisoners stars Alec Baldwin as Dave Robicheaux, Kelly Lynch as Annie Robicheaux, Eric Roberts as Bubba Rocque and Teri Hatcher as Claudette Rocque, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Heaven's Prisoners has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven's Prisoners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven's Prisoners tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven's Prisoners (1996)?
- In US, Heaven's Prisoners is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heaven's Prisoners worth watching?
- Heaven's Prisoners holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heaven's Prisoners?
- Heaven's Prisoners stars Alec Baldwin, Kelly Lynch, Eric Roberts, Teri Hatcher and Mary Stuart Masterson.
- When was Heaven's Prisoners released?
- Heaven's Prisoners was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.