Where to watch The Prisoner in United States
The Prisoner is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.
About The Prisoner
The Prisoner is a 1955 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Peter Glenville, starring Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins and Wilfrid Lawson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 23 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Prisoner in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
A cardinal is arrested for treason against the state. He is a popular hero of his people, for his resistance against the Nazis during the war and his resistance when his country again fell to a totalitarian conqueror. In prison, his interrogator is determined to extract a confession of guilt, and thus destroy his power over his people.
Top cast
Alec Guinness
The Cardinal
Jack Hawkins
The Interrogator
Wilfrid Lawson
The Jailer
Kenneth Griffith
The Secretary
Jeanette Sterke
The Girl
Ronald Lewis
The Guard
Raymond Huntley
The General
Mark Dignam
The Governor
Gerard Heinz
The Doctor
Percy Herbert
Soldier (uncredited)
Oscar Quitak
Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
Denis Shaw
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Prisoner in United States?+
In United States, The Prisoner is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Prisoner on Netflix?+
The Prisoner is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is The Prisoner?+
The Prisoner has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who stars in The Prisoner?+
The Prisoner stars Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson, Kenneth Griffith and Jeanette Sterke.
When did The Prisoner come out?+
The Prisoner is a 1955 movie directed by Peter Glenville.
What genre is The Prisoner?+
The Prisoner is Drama film.
Who directed The Prisoner?+
The Prisoner was directed by Peter Glenville.
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