A Prophet (2009) movie poster

A Prophet (2009)

Un prophète
"Escaping the prison of life."
ThumbScore
👍 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 93% (RT: 96%, MC: 90) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeDrama

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Director
Runtime
2h 35m
Country
France, Italy
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (1,700 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
90
Cast
Tahar Rahim as Malik El Djebena
Niels Arestrup as César Luciani
Reda Kateb as Jordi
Gilles Cohen as Prof
Antoine Basler as Pilicci
Most people think so. 77% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,700 votes. Critics gave it 93%.
Overview
Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there. At once he falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins the confidence of the Corsican group. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of A Prophet, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Tahar Rahim spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

A Prophet is a 2009 crime, drama film directed by Jacques Audiard. Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there.

At once he falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins the confidence of the Corsican group. The film has been rated by 1,700 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, A Prophet delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. A Prophet (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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