Summary
The Prophet's Son combines action, drama, and romance as it addresses teen violence, dating, pregnancy, gangs, drug abuse, family conflict, and politics inviting nuclear war. As society crumbles, faith in God becomes the only path of hope.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 57GoodWatch 46
IMDb5.7
Running time
1 h 40 min
A typical length for dramas, −9 min on the typical 109
typical 109100Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 9 countries, rent or buy in 10 more
Released
2012
September 28, 2012
14 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- PGUnited States
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, drug use, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityMild
- Dark themesStrong
- Drug useNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 4 more72 people
- Josiah David WarrenAbel Benjamin
- Alexandra HarrisJuliet Oscar
- Paul Anthony McLeanPastor Daniel Benjamin
- CHChristiona HaleyRachel
- Taurean Cavins-FloresObadiah Benjamin
- LHLaura HerchaEsther Benjamin
- BYBonnie YorkMichelle Oscar
- DBDavid BittingerDrug Dealer
- CFChloe FloresDaisy
- NFNicole ForsheyGift Shop Owner
- LGLauren GardnerDebbie
- Brad SpiottaIsaac Oscar (Man on Stairs)
- PLPeter LugoJason Oscar
- Rafael HernándezAbel's Manager
- SDSharon DurmanHostess
- DFDavid FloresGuitar Player
- FGFrank GaleJail Guard
- JHJared HaleyCaleb
- JHJose HerediaBass Player
- DWDavid WelchDrummer
- JCJessica CruzCashier
- NCNate ConstantChaplain Constant
- ALAthena LopezChristiana
- JEJohn EnglandEr Doctor
Directing · 2
- Paul Anthony McLean Director
- Josiah David Warren Director
Writing · 1
- Sun Hui East Writer
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