Gimly
5/10A worthwhile build-up with a pretty "meh" payoff. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
Reviewed on June 10, 2019
The Prodigy(2019)
What's wrong with Miles?
6.2(1,096)1h 32m2019-02-06
HorrorThriller
The Prodigy Synopsis
A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.
The Prodigy (2019) is a horror and thriller film directed by Nicholas McCarthy, released on February 6, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Taylor Schilling, Jackson Robert Scott, Colm Feore and Brittany Allen. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 1,096 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas McCarthy
- Writers:
- Jeff Buhler
- Producers:
- Tripp Vinson, Daniel Bekerman
- Cinematographer:
- Bridger Nielson
- Composer:
- Joseph Bishara
- Production:
- Vinson Films, XYZ Films, Orion Pictures
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $21,200,000
- Status:
- Released
The Prodigy (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Prodigy before you stream it.
The Prodigy Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Prodigy.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Official Teaser Trailer
Trailer
:15 TV Spot "Miles"
Teaser
:30 TV Spot "Help"
Teaser
Miles Sees A Hypnotist
Clip
Hide-And-Seek
Clip
Miles Grows Up Fast
Clip
Clip: "What Did You Do"
Clip
The Prodigy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Taylor Schilling
as Sarah Blume
Jackson Robert Scott
as Miles Blume
Colm Feore
as Arthur Jacobson
Brittany Allen
as Margaret St. James
Peter Mooney
as John Blume
Oluniké Adeliyi
as Rebecca
Elisa Moolecherry
as Zoe
Paula Boudreau
as Dr. Elaine Strasser
Paul Fauteux
as Edward Scarka
David Kohlsmith
as Miles (5 Years Old)
- Ashley Black
Ashley Black
as Hailey
Martha Girvin
as Miles' Foster Mom
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas McCarthy, written by Jeff Buhler, produced by Tripp Vinson and Daniel Bekerman.
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The Prodigy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 1,096 ratings.
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The Prodigy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prodigy online?
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The Prodigy (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Prodigy?
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The main cast of The Prodigy (2019) includes Taylor Schilling, Jackson Robert Scott, Colm Feore, Brittany Allen and Peter Mooney. The film was directed by Nicholas McCarthy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prodigy released?
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The Prodigy was released on February 6, 2019 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Prodigy worth watching?
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The Prodigy (2019) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 1,096 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Prodigy?
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