The Prize (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1963, The Prize is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Mark Robson, running about 134 minutes. “He ordered a martini... kissed a girl... and was plunged into a nightmare of danger!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of Nobel laureates descends on Stockholm to accept their awards. Among them is American novelist Andrew Craig, a former literary luminary now writing pulp detective stories to earn a living. Craig, who is infamous for his drinking and womanizing, formulates a wild theory that physics prize winner Dr. Max Stratman has been replaced by an impostor, embroiling Craig and his chaperone in a Cold War kidnapping plot.
Who’s in it. The Prize stars Paul Newman as Andrew Craig, Edward G. Robinson as Max Stratman/Walter Stratman, Elke Sommer as Inger Lisa Andersson and Diane Baker as Emily Stratman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Prize has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Prize page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prize tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prize (1963)?
- In US, The Prize 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 Prize worth watching?
- The Prize holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prize?
- The Prize stars Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, Elke Sommer, Diane Baker and Micheline Presle.
- When was The Prize released?
- The Prize was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.