Is Heaven's Prisoners scary?

MyCinema has not rated Heaven's Prisoners for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Heaven's Prisoners in the US?

Heaven's Prisoners can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Heaven's Prisoners?

Heaven's Prisoners runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Is Heaven's Prisoners suitable for kids?

Heaven's Prisoners is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19962h 12mDrama / Mystery / Thriller / Crime

Heaven's Prisoners

Name: Heaven's Prisoners
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1996-05-17
Duration: 132 min

For an ex-cop obsessed with an unsolved murder, trusting the wrong woman could be a deadly choice.

A hardened New Orleans cop, Dave Robicheaux, finally tosses in the badge and settles into life on the bayou with his wife. But a bizarre plane crash draws him back into the fray when his family is viciously threatened.

TMDB audience score

Based on 89 votes

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Availability in the US

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Heaven's Prisoners at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 12m

At 2h 12m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Mystery · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, mystery, thriller, and crime.

US availability

3 to rent · 3 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 89 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Heaven's Prisoners tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 12m.
It can be rented tonight from 3 US stores.
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Questions about Heaven's Prisoners

Is Heaven's Prisoners scary?: MyCinema has not rated Heaven's Prisoners for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Heaven's Prisoners in the US?: Heaven's Prisoners can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Heaven's Prisoners?: Heaven's Prisoners runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
Is Heaven's Prisoners suitable for kids?: Heaven's Prisoners is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.