The Green Prince
Seen it?2014 | 99 min | Documentary, Thriller
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 and the curious.
- The mood
- Tense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
This real-life thriller tells the story of one of Israel’s prized intelligence sources, recruited to spy on his own people for more than a decade. Focusing on the complex relationship with his handler, The Green Prince is a gripping account of terror, betrayal, and unthinkable choices, along with a friendship that defies all boundaries.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nadav Schirman
- Mosab Hassan YousefHimself
- Gonen Ben YitzhakHimself
- Sheikh Hassan YousefHimself