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2013 · 153 min · R

Prisoners

Directed by Denis Villeneuve · Drama, Thriller, Crime

Prisoners (2013) is a Drama film, directed by Denis Villeneuve set in Pennsylvania during the 2010s, in winter. It runs 153 minutes and is rated R.

A murder mystery, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of obsession, grief & loss, and faith / religion play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Cinematography
Roger Deakins
Cast
Hugh JackmanJake GyllenhaalViola DavisMaria BelloTerrence HowardMelissa LeoPaul DanoDylan Minnette

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Pennsylvania
Setting
Suburban
When
2010s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder Mystery
Themes
ObsessionGrief & LossFaith / Religion
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsembleAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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