Dear Prudence (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2008, Dear Prudence is a drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Paul Schneider, running about 84 minutes. “Prudence McCoy is the host of a successful helpful hints TV show, who discovers a hidden talent for crime solving.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prudence MacIntyre, the 'New York home tips' TV show presenter, is sent on holiday, by studio boss Jeffrey Symcox, to a secluded lodge in Tassajero, Wyoming. The lodge was built on the last remnant of Indian land preserved by the Andrews family. Her celebrity status and sassy charm help quickly getting acquainted with local notables, including French heir Jean Phillipe Andrews, his land trust lawyer Doug Craig and police detective Eddie Duncan. Pru is with lodge caretaker Ruth Vigil when she discovers her estranged son JR is missing from his home after leaving a message. Pru finds blood, and although it's not JR's insists he must have been murdered. After her research assent, a computer whiz with a minor criminal record, joins her, and they soon get in danger snooping ahead of the incredulous authorities to discover several linked crimes.
Who’s in it. Dear Prudence stars Jane Seymour as Prudence McCoy, Jamey Sheridan, Ryan Cartwright and Tantoo Cardinal as Ruth Vigil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dear Prudence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Prudence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Prudence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Prudence (2008)?
- In US, Dear Prudence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dear Prudence worth watching?
- Dear Prudence holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Prudence?
- Dear Prudence stars Jane Seymour, Jamey Sheridan, Ryan Cartwright, Tantoo Cardinal and Rob Stewart.
- When was Dear Prudence released?
- Dear Prudence was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.