Prisoners
After his six-year-old daughter is abducted, a desperate father takes justice into his own hands when he loses faith in the detective leading the investigation, setting both men on a collision course as the search descends into obsession and moral compromise.
Release Year
2013
Runtime
153 min
Audience Score
8.1
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
After his six-year-old daughter is abducted, a desperate father takes justice into his own hands when he loses faith in the detective leading the investigation, setting both men on a collision course as the search descends into obsession and moral compromise.
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Prisoners is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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