A Prophet (2009) Review: A French Classic

Is A Prophet worth watching?

Yes — A Prophet remains one of the most celebrated films from France, with a 97/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 97/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating, 91% Audience Snapshot, 90 Metascore, 4.3 on Letterboxd, and 8 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of France” list.

What is A Prophet about?

A illiterate young Arab man enters prison and rises through the Corsican mob by learning to read, strategize, and survive brutal hierarchies. Directed by Jacques Audiard, the film stars Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif, and remains a reference point for Crime and Drama filmmaking from France.

Should you watch A Prophet?

Yes, without hesitation — A Prophet rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 155 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Audiard’s crime epic is a gripping bildungsroman forged in concrete and blood.

Where can I watch A Prophet?

Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. A Prophet (2009) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt1235166) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from France on CelluloidScore.com.