A Prophet (2009)
A young man navigates the brutal, unforgiving world of a French prison, slowly rising through its criminal ranks.
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.
How intense is A Prophet?
A Prophet has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What A Prophet feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream A Prophet
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Is A Prophet for you?
Is A Prophet scary?
No. A Prophet is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is A Prophet gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is A Prophet sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is A Prophet OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is A Prophet?
A Prophet runs 2h 35m.
Where can I stream A Prophet?
A Prophet is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does A Prophet have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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