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Prisoners (2013)

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When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?

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Storyline

How far would you go to protect your family? Keller Dover is facing every parent's worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki arrests its driver, Alex Jones, but a lack of evidence forces his release. As the police pursue multiple leads and pressure mounts, knowing his child's life is at stake the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family? Written by Warner Bros. Pictures

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A hidden truth. A desperate search. See more »

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Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Rated R for disturbing violent content including torture, and language throughout | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

20 September 2013 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Prisoners  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$46,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$20,817,053 (USA) (20 September 2013)

Gross:

$60,962,878 (USA) (29 November 2013)
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Trivia

For the hammer scene, Hugh Jackman was asked by director Denis Villeneuve to be completely ferocious for the next take. That take was used in the final film. See more »

Goofs

The movie is set in Pennsylvania there is billboard advertising Atlanta law firm Morgan and Morgan above the liquor store (which, in PA, would be State-run, not privately owned). See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Keller Dover: Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
Ralph Dover: [shoots a deer]
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Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.212 (2013) See more »

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Jingle Bells
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Hugh Jackman's finest role?
6 September 2013 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Hugh Jackman takes you on a trip through the intense emotions a family is put through during its darkest hour. This may be his best role to date. From the trailers you know that his character will be out for blood as their daughter was kidnapped, but throughout the film you feel his pain, anger and moral struggles as he deals with this situation. The director does an excellent job of keeping you invested in the film emotionally even through some intensely violent scenes. Its dreary setting provides no comfort, but goes hand and hand with the narrative. This film may not be for those faint of heart but should be a must see for most viewers.


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