The Prey

2018·Movie
1h 34min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic805.6Rotten Tomatoes73%29%

Where to watch

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The Prey fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Class and money, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

An innocent man sentenced to rot in a Cambodian jail is released for the sadistic pleasure of twisted trophy hunters and forced to fight - or die.
Brutal Survival ThrillerSocio-Political AllegoryExtreme ViolenceCambodian New WaveClass Warfare NarrativePsychological TortureGrim RealismVisceral ActionMoral Despair

Crew

Directed by:
Jimmy Henderson, Jean-Paul Ly
Written by:
Jimmy Henderson, Michael Hodgson, Kai Miller
Produced by:
Jimmy Henderson, Loy Te, Chen Zhi
Composed by:
Sébastien Pan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Prey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Prey legally?

PrimeHooplaFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

The Prey 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 Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 The Prey worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Prey rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Prey?

1 h 34 min

The Prey runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Prey?

Critics77
Audiences46

Not quite. Critics rate The Prey higher (77) than audiences (46). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Prey in?

KhmerChinese

It was made in Khmer, with some Chinese. Produced in Cambodia.

In how many countries can I watch The Prey?

19ATAUCACHDEDKESFIGBGGIEINJPKR+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Prey in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Prey use?

Final GirlNo Name GivenCircling VulturesOff with His Head!Bald of EvilCaught in a SnareSlashed ThroatGhost StoryCovers Always LieThe RevealHeartbeat SoundtrackNeck Snapand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Prey, including Final Girl, No Name Given, Circling Vultures.

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