Prodigy (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, Prodigy is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Alex Haughey, running about 80 minutes. “A terrifying game of strategy and wits between a dangerous young genius and a psychologist.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jimmy is a committed child psychologist who uses his own playbook, but when he is brought in to work with Ellie, he is completely unprepared for his subject—a 9-year-old psychopathic genius with nothing to lose. As he begins to understand the extent of her capabilities and the fate that has been planned for her, he struggles to overcome her defenses before it is too late for them both.
Who’s in it. Prodigy stars Richard Neil as Fonda, Savannah Liles as Ellie, Jolene Andersen as Olivia and Emilio Palame as Birch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Prodigy 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 Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prodigy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prodigy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prodigy (2017)?
- In US, Prodigy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prodigy worth watching?
- Prodigy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prodigy?
- Prodigy stars Richard Neil, Savannah Liles, Jolene Andersen, Emilio Palame and David Linski.
- When was Prodigy released?
- Prodigy was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.