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The Prize of Peril

1983Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–55%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent action movie about the future and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

In a futuristic society, contestants pit their survival skills against each other in a fight to the death for cash prizes, and the contest is aired live on television.

Feels like

  • French Sci-Fi Satire
  • Death Game Thriller
  • Media Criticism
  • Dystopian Future
  • Violent Spectacle
  • Class Warfare
  • Cult Classic
  • Unflinching Brutality
  • Reality TV Precursor

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Yves Boisset
Written by
Jean Curtelin, Yves Boisset
Produced by
Norbert Saada, Jacques Clément
Music by
Vladimir Cosma

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 25, 1983 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
January 25, 1983
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
French
Made in
France, United States, Serbia
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Prize of Peril?"

Questions about The Prize of Peril

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Prize of Peril?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Prize of Peril worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.7).

Will I feel good after watching The Prize of Peril?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Prize of Peril scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is The Prize of Peril in English?

French

No, it was made in French.