The Prophecy
Seen it?1995 | 98 min | Thriller, Horror, Action, Fantasy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The angel Gabriel comes to Earth to collect a soul which will end the stalemated war in Heaven. However, it is hidden inside of a Native American girl and only a former priest and a schoolteacher can stop him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$16 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 174K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gregory Widen
- Christopher WalkenGabriel
- Elias KoteasThomas Daggett
- Virginia MadsenKatherine Henley
- Eric StoltzSimon
- Viggo MortensenLucifer
- Amanda PlummerRachael
- Moriah 'Shining Dove' SnyderMary
- Adam GoldbergJerry
- Steve HytnerJoseph
- J.C. QuinnBurrows