A Prophet (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2009, A Prophet is a drama and crime film directed by Jacques Audiard, running about 155 minutes. “Escaping the prison of life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there. At once he falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins the confidence of the Corsican group.
Who’s in it. A Prophet stars Tahar Rahim as Malik El Djebena, Niels Arestrup as César Luciani, Adel Bencherif as Ryad and Hichem Yacoubi as Reyeb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, A Prophet has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.9M at the box office.
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 A Prophet page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Prophet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Prophet (2009)?
- In US, A Prophet 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 A Prophet worth watching?
- A Prophet holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Prophet?
- A Prophet stars Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif, Hichem Yacoubi and Reda Kateb.
- When was A Prophet released?
- A Prophet was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.