The Prowler (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1951, The Prowler is a thriller and drama film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 93 minutes. “Watch out for…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.
Who’s in it. The Prowler stars Van Heflin as Webb Garwood, Evelyn Keyes as Susan Gilvray, John Maxwell as Bud Crocker and Katherine Warren as Grace Crocker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Prowler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prowler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prowler tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prowler (1951)?
- In US, The Prowler is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prowler worth watching?
- The Prowler holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prowler?
- The Prowler stars Van Heflin, Evelyn Keyes, John Maxwell, Katherine Warren and Madge Blake.
- When was The Prowler released?
- The Prowler was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.