The Prince

2019·Movie
1h 36min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Chile, 1970. During a night of heavy drinking, Jaime, a lonely 20-year-old young man, is sentenced to prison. There, he meets “The Stallion”, an older and respected man in whom he finds protection, and from whom he learns about love and loyalty. But as their relationship grows stronger, “The Stallion” faces the violent power struggles within the prison.
Prison DramaQueer CinemaGritty & RealisticHistorical ThrillerPsychological StudyPower DynamicsIntense RelationshipsComing-of-AgeSocial Commentary

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Prince

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Where can I stream The Prince legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Prince worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Prince rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Prince?

1 h 36 min

The Prince runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Prince?

Critics93
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate The Prince higher (93) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Prince in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Argentina, Belgium, Chile.

In how many countries can I watch The Prince?

14ARATBECACLDEESFRGBIELUNLPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Prince in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Prince use?

Accidental Child-Killer BackstoryAerith and BobBig BadBlack-and-Grey MoralityThe CameoThe DeterminatorThe DragonWhat Happened to the Mouse?Even Evil Has Loved OnesStorming the Castle

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Prince, including Accidental Child-Killer Backstory, Aerith and Bob, Big Bad.

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