The Prodigy (2005): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2005, The Prodigy is an action, thriller, drama and family film directed by William Kaufman, running about 120 minutes. “Sometimes what you are looking for... is looking for you.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. "The Prodigy" tells the story of small-time enforcer Truman Fisher's vicious conflict with a sadistic assassin who has chosen the unwilling Truman to be his successor. The assassin, who goes by the alias Rains and whose exploits have become the source of legend among Truman's underworld colleagues, drives Truman, through the pressure of constant violence and grief, to understand his own capacity for both bloodshed and compassion. Ultimately this reveals to Truman that he as with all of us, must find our place in this world or as Rains would say "our place in this grand design." This action begins quickly as Truman meets with a turncoat from a rival gang. This tense showdown erupts quickly into mayhem, when Rains makes his unexpected entrance. In the wake of the ensuing bloodbath, Truman is forced to reevaluate his own role in the small, violent world he inhabits, suddenly aware that there are larger powers at work which he does not understand...

Who’s in it. The Prodigy stars Holt Boggs as Truman, Glen Vorhis as James/Rains, Matt Beckham as Pat and Diana Lee Inosanto as Ash, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Prodigy has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prodigy page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Prodigy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.