Prisoners (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1999, Prisoners is a drama film directed by Carlos Reygadas, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. Civil war in Belgium. Charles and Bruno are childhood friends. Walloon and Flamenco. Now one is a prisoner of war in the custody of the other.
Who’s in it. Prisoners stars Pierre Lekeux.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Prisoners has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prisoners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prisoners tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prisoners (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prisoners change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prisoners worth watching?
- Prisoners holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prisoners?
- Prisoners stars Pierre Lekeux.
- When was Prisoners released?
- Prisoners was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.