The Prodigal Planet (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1983, The Prodigal Planet is a thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Donald W. Thompson, running about 127 minutes. “The end-times saga continues.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. About to executed by the forces of the Antichrist, a fundamentalist Christian guerrilla is rescued by an Antichrist agent pretending to be a double agent for the Believers' Underground. The agent hopes to trick the Christian into leading her to the dissidents' hidden base. Meanwhile, Armageddon and the Second Coming draw nigh.
Who’s in it. The Prodigal Planet stars William Wellman Jr. as David Michaels, Lynda Beatie as Linda (as Lynda Beattie), Terri Lynn Hall as Connie Wright and Thom Rachford as Jerry Bradford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Prodigal Planet sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prodigal Planet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prodigal Planet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prodigal Planet (1983)?
- In US, The Prodigal Planet is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prodigal Planet worth watching?
- The Prodigal Planet holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prodigal Planet?
- The Prodigal Planet stars William Wellman Jr., Lynda Beatie, Terri Lynn Hall, Thom Rachford and Robert Chestnut.
- When was The Prodigal Planet released?
- The Prodigal Planet was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.