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A Prophet

Directed by Jacques Audiard · 2009 ·

Short answer

Is A Prophet worth watching?

Yes. A Prophet (2009) earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

88%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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97% Editorial Rating
91% Audience snapshot · excluded
90 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3
8 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 35m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 18A (Canada) · 19 (South Korea)
Cast
Tahar Rahim , Niels Arestrup , Adel Bencherif
Country
France
Language
French

Also known as Un prophète Un profeta Ein Prophet O Profeta 預言者 예언자 预言者 大獄言家

🏆 1 award win — Won Best Film, César Awards 2010

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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South Korea TVING
United Kingdom StudioCanal Presents

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (90/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is A Prophet worth watching?

    Yes — A Prophet earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Audiard's crime epic is a gripping bildungsroman forged in concrete and blood.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is A Prophet about?

    An illiterate young Arab man enters prison and rises through the Corsican mob by learning to read, strategize, and survive brutal hierarchies.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English A Prophet

    A Prophet (2009) Review: A Prison Education in Power

    A Prophet is Jacques Audiard's French prison epic about a young inmate who learns power from the inside, a gripping crime drama built around Tahar Rahim.

    Yes. It is one of the best crime films of its century, tense and intelligent, and ideal for viewers who can take its length, brutality and dense gang politics.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    A Prophet: frequently asked questions

    Is A Prophet worth watching?

    Yes. A Prophet (2009) has a Celluloid Score of 88%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch A Prophet?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: TVING in South Korea; StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is A Prophet?

    A Prophet runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).

    What is A Prophet rated?

    A Prophet is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, 18A in Canada and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in A Prophet?

    A Prophet is directed by Jacques Audiard and stars Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif.

    What is the Metascore for A Prophet?

    Metacritic's Metascore for A Prophet is 90 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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