Prodigy
A skeptical psychologist confronts a brilliant young captive whose extraordinary mind may make her both victim and threat.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- claustrophobic
- paranoid
- intense
- late night thriller viewing
- indie science fiction night
What critics said
Critics generally find the contained science-fiction thriller effective in premise and atmosphere, while noting limitations in its execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Fonda's consultation with Ellie unfolds inside a high-security facility while experts observe the session.
Ellie's advanced intellect is gradually linked to the desperate and dangerous situation surrounding her.
The plot escalates primarily through Fonda's session with Ellie and his interpretation of what she reveals.
The session takes place under the watchful eyes of a roomful of experts in a high-security facility.
Films like Prodigy, and why
The Good Son
contained psychological science fiction thriller centered on a dangerous child prodigy and escalating institutional tension
The Village of the Damned
intimate high-concept thriller using a confined setting, expert scrutiny, and an apparently exceptional young subject to generate suspense
Morgan
psychological science fiction about intelligence, experimentation, and the threat posed by an extraordinary young person
Movie Details
- Directors
- Alex Haughey, Brian Vidal
- Release Date
- 2017-03-04
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (171)
Cast
- Richard Neil
- Savannah Liles
- Jolene Andersen
- Emilio Palame
- David Linski
- Harvey Q. Johnson
- Penelope Figueroa
- Alex Matthew
- Aral Gribble
- Avery Barkdull
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Prodigy about?
- A skeptical psychologist confronts a brilliant young captive whose extraordinary mind may make her both victim and threat.
- What is Prodigy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Prodigy as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Prodigy violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Prodigy as mild.
- What did critics think of Prodigy?
- Critics generally find the contained science-fiction thriller effective in premise and atmosphere, while noting limitations in its execution.
- Which films are like Prodigy?
- Films with a similar feel include The Good Son, The Village of the Damned, and Morgan.
- How long is Prodigy?
- Prodigy runs 80 minutes.
- Where can I watch Prodigy?
- In United States, Prodigy streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
