The Prisoner (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1967, The Prisoner is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery series.
What it’s about. After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.
Who’s in it. The Prisoner stars Patrick McGoohan as Number Six, Peter Swanwick as The Supervisor, Fenella Fielding as Loudspeaker Announcer and Colin Gordon as Number Two, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Prisoner has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prisoner (1967)?
- In US, The Prisoner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prisoner?
- The Prisoner stars Patrick McGoohan, Peter Swanwick, Fenella Fielding, Colin Gordon and Leo McKern.
- When was The Prisoner released?
- The Prisoner was released in 1967.