A Prophet
"Escaping the prison of life."
Originally released in 2009. A Prophet is a crime/drama film. directed by Jacques Audiard. With a runtime of 2h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, and Adel Bencherif
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 35m
155 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (1,669 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.9M
1.4x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,874,044
Production Companies
- Why Not Productions
- Chic Films
- Page 114
- UGC
- France 2 Cinéma
- BiM Distribuzione
- Celluloid Dreams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Prophet 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 the...
Who directed A Prophet?
A Prophet was directed by Jacques Audiard.
How long is A Prophet?
A Prophet has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
When was A Prophet released?
A Prophet was released on August 26, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Prophet?
The main cast of A Prophet includes Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif, Hichem Yacoubi, Reda Kateb.
Is A Prophet worth watching?
A Prophet has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,669 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.