Prisoners vs The American

Prisoners has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 6/10 for The American). The American is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 33m. The American is the older of the two (2010 against 2013). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Prisoners posterPrisoners2013 VS The American posterThe American2010
PrisonersThe American
Audience score★ 8.1/10★ 6.0/10
Year20132010
Length2h 33m1h 44m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
CountryUnited States of AmericaUnited Kingdom
DirectorDenis VilleneuveAnton Corbijn
Main castDylan Minnette, Len Cariou, Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence HowardThekla Reuten, George Clooney, Giorgio Gobbi, Björn Granath, Irina Björklund

Synopsis

Prisoners

Keller Dover is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street.

The American

Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.

Where to watch

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