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The Prince

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2019 | 96 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (93% 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved The Shawshank Redemption or Kiss of the Spider Woman, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Chile, 1970. During a night of heavy drinking, lonely 20-year-old Jaime is sentenced to prison. There, he meets The Stallion, an older and respected man in whom he finds protection, and from whom he learns about love and loyalty. But as their relationship grows stronger, Jaime faces the violent power struggles within the prison.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sebastián Muñoz

  • Juan Carlos MaldonadoJaime 'El Príncipe'
  • Alfredo CastroEl Potro
  • Gastón PaulsChe Pibe
  • Lux PascalDanny 'El Rucio'
  • Catalina MartinMónica
  • Paola VolpatoElena
  • Sebastián AyalaEl abandonado
  • Jaime LeivaMiguel
  • Nicolás ZárateJulio
  • Cesare SerraGypsy