The Prey (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2011, The Prey is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Eric Valette, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. A robber escapes from prison with a single objective in mind: to track down his former cellmate, a serial killer who intends to pin his crimes on him. A cop is sent after the robber who, despite his best efforts, soon becomes Public Enemy Number One. As the protagonists are driven to their limits, it becomes increasingly unclear who is the hunter and who is the prey.

Who’s in it. The Prey stars Albert Dupontel as Franck Adrien, Alice Taglioni as Claire Linné, Stéphane Debac as Jean-Louis Maurel and Natacha Régnier as Christine Maurel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Prey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prey page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Prey 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.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Prey (2011)?
In US, The Prey is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Prey worth watching?
The Prey holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Prey?
The Prey stars Albert Dupontel, Alice Taglioni, Stéphane Debac, Natacha Régnier and Sergi López.
When was The Prey released?
The Prey was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.