The Prisoner (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1955, The Prisoner is a drama film directed by Peter Glenville, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A cardinal is arrested for treason against the state. He is a popular hero of his people, for his resistance against the Nazis during the war and his resistance when his country again fell to a totalitarian conqueror. In prison, his interrogator is determined to extract a confession of guilt, and thus destroy his power over his people.
Who’s in it. The Prisoner stars Alec Guinness as The Cardinal, Jack Hawkins as The Interrogator, Wilfrid Lawson as The Jailer and Kenneth Griffith as The Secretary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Prisoner has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prisoner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prisoner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prisoner (1955)?
- In US, The Prisoner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prisoner worth watching?
- The Prisoner holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prisoner?
- The Prisoner stars Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson, Kenneth Griffith and Jeanette Sterke.
- When was The Prisoner released?
- The Prisoner was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.