The Flower Prisoner (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1996, The Flower Prisoner is a drama film directed by Jens Arentzen, running about 44 minutes.
What it’s about. Svend Aage is an aging prisoner. His son, Max, is doing well in the world "outside" - or so Svend Aage's wife tells him - and is quite unaware that his father is in jail. One day, a new inmate arrives at the gates to serve the most severe sentence ever handed out for violence and drug-related crime. It's Max.
Who’s in it. The Flower Prisoner stars Jens Okking as Svend Åge, Mads Mikkelsen as Max, Birthe Neumann as Tove and Tonny Landy as Manfred, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Flower Prisoner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flower Prisoner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flower Prisoner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flower Prisoner (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flower Prisoner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flower Prisoner worth watching?
- The Flower Prisoner holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flower Prisoner?
- The Flower Prisoner stars Jens Okking, Mads Mikkelsen, Birthe Neumann, Tonny Landy and Michael Schmidt.