Where to Watch The Prisoner (1955) in the US

What it's about

A Cardinal is arrested for treason against the state. As a Prince of his church, and a popular hero of this people, for his resistance against the Nazis during the war, and afterward his resistance when his country again fell to another totalitarian conqueror. In prison, his interrogator is determined to get a confession of guilt against the state from the strong willed man, and thus destroy his power over his people. The verbal and psychological battles are gripping and powerful, not even the increasing pressures put upon the Cardinal can force him to weaken, not even solitary confinement, continuous blazing light in his cell, sleeplessness, efforts to persuade him he is going mad. And yet, in the deepening conflict, the superb indomitable prisoner, creates a tremendous pity on his tormentor, the interrogator.

Cast and crew

Director

Peter Glenville

Writer

Bridget Boland

Starring

Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson

Details

Release date

Dec 11, 1955

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Awards

Nominated for 5 BAFTA 5 wins & 6 nominations total

Where to Watch The Prisoner (1955) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Prisoner in the United States?

The Prisoner is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream The Prisoner or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch The Prisoner for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for The Prisoner in the United States.