Prisoners (2013 film)
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Prisoners is a 2013 American thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Aaron Guzikowski. The film has an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Maria Bello, Terrence Howard, Melissa Leo, and Paul Dano. The film follows the abduction of two young girls in Pennsylvania and the subsequent search for the perpetrator by the police. After police arrest a young suspect and release him, the father of one of the daughters takes matters into his own hands. Prisoners premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2013, and was released to theaters on September 20, 2013. The film was a financial and critical success, grossing $122 million worldwide against a production budget of $46 million. It was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the top 10 films of 2013, and at the 86th Academy Awards, Roger Deakins was nominated for Best Cinematography in addition to receiving a nomination from the American Society of Cinematographers.
Infobox
Directed by
Denis Villeneuve
Written by
Aaron Guzikowski
Produced by
mw- Broderick JohnsonKira DavisAndrew A. KosoveAdam Kolbrenner
Starring
Hugh Jackman Jake Gyllenhaal Viola Davis Maria Bello Terrence Howard Melissa Leo Paul Dano
Cinematography
Roger A. Deakins
Edited by
Joel CoxGary D. Roach
Music by
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Productioncompanies
Alcon Entertainment8:38 ProductionsMadhouse Entertainment
Distributed by
Warner Bros. Pictures(North America, Australia, Italy and Spain)Summit Entertainment(International)
Release dates
August 30, 2013 (2013-08-30) (Telluride) September 20, 2013 (2013-09-20) (United States)
Running time
153 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$46 million
Box office
$122.1 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Academy Awards
Academy Awards
Award
Academy Awards
Date of ceremony
March 2, 2014
Category
Best Cinematography
Recipient(s)
Roger Deakins
Result
Nominated
American Society of Cinematographers
American Society of Cinematographers
Award
American Society of Cinematographers
Date of ceremony
February 1, 2014
Category
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases
Recipient(s)
Nominated
Chicago Film Critics Association
Chicago Film Critics Association
Award
Chicago Film Critics Association
Date of ceremony
December 16, 2013
Category
Best Cinematography
Recipient(s)
Nominated
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Date of ceremony
January 16, 2014
Category
Best Cinematography
Recipient(s)
Nominated
Empire Awards
Empire Awards
Award
Empire Awards
Date of ceremony
March 30, 2014
Category
Best Thriller
Recipient(s)
Nominated
Hollywood Film Festival
Hollywood Film Festival
Award
Hollywood Film Festival
Date of ceremony
October 21, 2013
Category
Best Supporting Actor
Recipient(s)
Jake Gyllenhaal
Result
Won
Key Art Awards
Key Art Awards
Award
Key Art Awards
Date of ceremony
October 24, 2013
Category
Best Teaser – Audio/Visual
Recipient(s)
"Ticking"
Result
Bronze
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Award
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Date of ceremony
February 15, 2014
Category
Best Contemporary Make-Up
Recipient(s)
Donald Mowat and Pamela Westmore
Result
Won
National Board of Review
National Board of Review
Award
National Board of Review
Date of ceremony
December 4, 2013
Category
Best Cast
Recipient(s)
Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Maria Bello, Terrence Howard, Melissa Leo, Paul Dano and Dylan Minnette
Result
Won
Top Ten Films
Top Ten Films
Award
Top Ten Films
Date of ceremony
Won
People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
Award
People's Choice Awards
Date of ceremony
January 8, 2014
Category
Favorite Dramatic Movie
Recipient(s)
Nominated
San Diego Film Critics Society
San Diego Film Critics Society
Award
San Diego Film Critics Society
Date of ceremony
December 11, 2013
Category
Best Cinematography
Recipient(s)
Roger Deakins
Result
Nominated
Best Performance by an Ensemble
Best Performance by an Ensemble
Award
Best Performance by an Ensemble
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Screenplay
Award
Best Original Screenplay
Date of ceremony
Aaron Guzikowski
Category
Nominated
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Award
Satellite Awards
Date of ceremony
February 23, 2014
Category
Best Cinematography
Recipient(s)
Roger Deakins
Result
Nominated
Best Editing
Best Editing
Award
Best Editing
Date of ceremony
Gary D. Roach and Joel Cox
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Award
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Date of ceremony
Jake Gyllenhaal
Category
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Saturn Awards
Award
Saturn Awards
Date of ceremony
June 26, 2014
Category
Best Make-up
Recipient(s)
Donald Mowat
Result
Won
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actress
Award
Best Supporting Actress
Date of ceremony
Melissa Leo
Category
Nominated
Best Thriller Film
Best Thriller Film
Award
Best Thriller Film
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival
Award
Toronto International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
September 15, 2013
Category
People's Choice Award
Recipient(s)
Denis Villeneuve
Result
3rd Place
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association
Award
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association
Date of ceremony
December 9, 2013
Category
Best Ensemble
Recipient(s)
Nominated
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| Academy Awards | March 2, 2014 | Best Cinematography | Roger Deakins | Nominated |
| American Society of Cinematographers | February 1, 2014 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases | Nominated | |
| Chicago Film Critics Association | December 16, 2013 | Best Cinematography | Nominated | |
| Critics' Choice Movie Awards | January 16, 2014 | Best Cinematography | Nominated | |
| Empire Awards | March 30, 2014 | Best Thriller | Nominated | |
| Hollywood Film Festival | October 21, 2013 | Best Supporting Actor | Jake Gyllenhaal | Won |
| Key Art Awards | October 24, 2013 | Best Teaser – Audio/Visual | "Ticking" | Bronze |
| Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards | February 15, 2014 | Best Contemporary Make-Up | Donald Mowat and Pamela Westmore | Won |
| National Board of Review | December 4, 2013 | Best Cast | Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Maria Bello, Terrence Howard, Melissa Leo, Paul Dano and Dylan Minnette | Won |
| Top Ten Films | Won | |||
| People's Choice Awards | January 8, 2014 | Favorite Dramatic Movie | Nominated | |
| San Diego Film Critics Society | December 11, 2013 | Best Cinematography | Roger Deakins | Nominated |
| Best Performance by an Ensemble | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Aaron Guzikowski | Nominated | ||
| Satellite Awards | February 23, 2014 | Best Cinematography | Roger Deakins | Nominated |
| Best Editing | Gary D. Roach and Joel Cox | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Jake Gyllenhaal | Nominated | ||
| Saturn Awards | June 26, 2014 | Best Make-up | Donald Mowat | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Melissa Leo | Nominated | ||
| Best Thriller Film | Nominated | |||
| Toronto International Film Festival | September 15, 2013 | People's Choice Award | Denis Villeneuve | 3rd Place |
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | December 9, 2013 | Best Ensemble | Nominated | |
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