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Prisoner of War

2025·Movie
1h 53min·NR
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic–6.0
IMDb5.7Metacritic–6.0

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

War and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability5
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Fight to survive.

British RAF Wing Commander James Wright is captured by the Japanese during WWII and forced to fight in brutal hand-to-hand combat. The Japanese soldiers get more than they bargained for when Wright’s years of martial arts training in Hong Kong prove him to be a formidable opponent.
WWII Prisoner DramaBrutal Combat ActionHistorical War FilmSurvival InstinctMartial Arts in WartimeGritty & VisceralHeroic ResiliencePeriod Piece AuthenticityHigh-Stakes TensionUnflinching Violence

Crew

Directed by:
Louis Mandylor, Marc Clebanoff, Andy Andico
Written by:
Scott Adkins, Marc Clebanoff
Produced by:
Scott Adkins, Louis Mandylor, Erik Matti
Composed by:
Tasos Eliopoulos

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Prisoner of War

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Where can I stream Prisoner of War legally?

PrimeThe RokuVIX PlexFawesomeViXHi-YAHTubi TV

Prisoner of War is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX , YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Prisoner of War worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prisoner of War rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Prisoner of War?

1 h 53 min

Prisoner of War runs 1 h 53 min.

Was Prisoner of War a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$95 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $95 million worldwide, 47.4 times its budget.

What language is Prisoner of War in?

EnglishGermanFrenchJapaneseNavajoPortugueseFilipino

It was made in English, with some German, French, Japanese, Navajo, Portuguese, Filipino. Produced in Philippines, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Prisoner of War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Prisoner of War in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.