The Prisoner
After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.
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The Prisoner - Trailer
The Prisoner - Trailer EP1 Arrival
Alex Cox on THE PRISONER: Who Is Number Six?
Alex Cox on THE PRISONER: The Genius of Patrick McGoohan
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Frequently asked questions about The Prisoner
Where can I watch The Prisoner in the United States?
The Prisoner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Prisoner on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Prisoner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Kanopy.
Can I watch The Prisoner for free?
The Prisoner streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Prisoner?
The Prisoner scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Prisoner?
The Prisoner stars Patrick McGoohan. Patrick McGoohan is the creator and George Markstein is the creator.
How many seasons of The Prisoner are there?
The Prisoner has 1 season and 17 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Prisoner?
All 17 episodes of The Prisoner add up to about 17 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 9 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 4 days.
What network is The Prisoner on?
The Prisoner airs on ITV1, and is produced by Everyman Films and ITC Entertainment.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.