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The Prisoner

7.219551h 35mMovieDrama

A cardinal is arrested for treason against the state. He is a popular hero of his people, for his resistance against the Nazis during the war and his resistance when his country again fell to a totalitarian conqueror. In prison, his…

DirectorPeter Glenville
WriterBridget Boland
ProducersSydney Box·Vivian Cox

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Glenville

AGAlec Guinness
Alec Guinness
The Cardinal
JHJack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
The Interrogator
WLWilfrid Lawson
Wilfrid Lawson
The Jailer
KGKenneth Griffith
Kenneth Griffith
The Secretary
JSJeanette Sterke
Jeanette Sterke
The Girl
RLRonald Lewis
Ronald Lewis
The Guard
RHRaymond Huntley
Raymond Huntley
The General
MDMark Dignam
Mark Dignam
The Governor
GHGerard Heinz
Gerard Heinz
The Doctor
PHPercy Herbert
Percy Herbert
Soldier (uncredited)
OQOscar Quitak
Oscar Quitak
Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
DSDenis Shaw
Denis Shaw
Plainclothesman (uncredited)

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The Prisoner — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Prisoner?

The Prisoner isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Prisoner on Netflix?

No, The Prisoner is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Prisoner on Amazon Prime Video?

The Prisoner isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Prisoner for free?

The Prisoner isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.