The Prodigal (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1983, The Prodigal is a drama film directed by James F. Collier, running about 106 minutes. “He walked away from his family...their lifestyle...their God.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. They were a family torn apart by redemption...kept apart by pride...but brought together by a miracle.
Who’s in it. The Prodigal stars John Hammond as Greg Stuart, Hope Lange as Anne Stuart, John Cullum as Elton Stuart and Morgan Brittany as Sheila Holt-Browning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Prodigal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prodigal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prodigal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prodigal (1983)?
- In US, The Prodigal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prodigal worth watching?
- The Prodigal holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prodigal?
- The Prodigal stars John Hammond, Hope Lange, John Cullum, Morgan Brittany and Ian Bannen.
- When was The Prodigal released?
- The Prodigal was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.