The Prime Minister (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, The Prime Minister is a thriller film directed by Erik Van Looy, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The Belgian PM is abducted and he finds his wife and children taken hostage. If he wants to see them again – alive – he has to kill the person he is meeting later that day. And that person is no less than... the president of the United States.
Who’s in it. The Prime Minister stars Koen De Bouw as Prime Minister, Charlotte Vandermeersch as Eva, Saskia Reeves as President and Adam Godley as Chief of security, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Prime Minister has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prime Minister page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prime Minister tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prime Minister (2016)?
- In GB, The Prime Minister is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prime Minister worth watching?
- The Prime Minister holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prime Minister?
- The Prime Minister stars Koen De Bouw, Charlotte Vandermeersch, Saskia Reeves, Adam Godley and Nathan Wiley.
- When was The Prime Minister released?
- The Prime Minister was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.