The Prodigy
Seen it?2019 | 92 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 and horror fans. If you loved The Conjuring or Weapons, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$22 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 284K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nicholas McCarthy
- Taylor SchillingSarah Blume
- Jackson Robert ScottMiles Blume
- Colm FeoreArthur Jacobson
- Brittany AllenMargaret St. James
- Peter MooneyJohn Blume
- Oluniké AdeliyiRebecca
- Elisa MoolecherryZoe
- Paula BoudreauDr. Elaine Strasser
- Paul FauteuxEdward Scarka
- David KohlsmithMiles (5 Years Old)