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Prey (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Prey is a 2019 adventure thriller directed by Franck Khalfoun, starring Kristine Froseth as Madeleine, Anthony Jensen and Logan Miller. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $82,258 worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10.

IMDb rating
4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
worldwide gross
$82.3K
Echo Score
71
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Prey (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Franck Khalfoun
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Prey About?

The premise of Prey without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Marooned on a remote island, a defiant teenager is subjected to a behavioral rehabilitation program. However, he soon discovers a dark secret hidden within the seemingly abandoned location. To survive, he must evade an unseen threat, facing a dangerous and unpredictable environment where he risks becoming the island’s next casualty.

Prey Themes & Keywords

· 47 tags
  • forest
  • survival
  • wild
  • mysterious
  • shotgun
  • sprained ankle
  • sprain
  • twisted ankle
  • wilderness
  • helicopter
  • river
  • boat
+35 more
  • wetsuit
  • rifle
  • sniper
  • sniper rifle
  • rock
  • cave
  • falcon
  • falconer
  • laptop computer
  • preserves
  • bleeding
  • imagination
  • memory
  • affair
  • cell phone
  • house
  • blown out tire
  • car
  • telephone
  • 911
  • suicide
  • homicide
  • asking for help
  • lake
  • accident
  • human prey
  • most dangerous game
  • revenge
  • forest adventure
  • sleeping nude
  • shot in the head
  • friend
  • female sniper
  • female nudity
  • implied nudity
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Cast & crew

Prey Cast & Characters

Kristine Froseth leads the cast as Madeleine, with Anthony Jensen as David Burns and Logan Miller as Toby Burns. Directed by Franck Khalfoun; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Franck Khalfoun

More films directed by Franck Khalfoun, best-rated first: Night of the Hunted, Maniac, P2 and Amityville: The Awakening.

Full filmography
Ratings

Prey Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Prey 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 71/100, strongest in art & craft (80) and weakest in rewatch factor (55).

71 /100

Prey Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Prey delivers a technically impressive yet narratively uneven entry in the Predator franchise. Its direction and cinematography earn praise for an understated visual style and measured editing, while viewers note occasional lapses in CGI quality. The lead performance and violent set pieces provide strong moments, contrasted by a story framework that some find formulaic and certain character arcs that feel overfamiliar. In summary, the film remains entertaining and stylistically engaging, though its conventional plot and mixed character development limit its lasting impact.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    In terms of art and craft, Prey stands out with confident direction and striking cinematography that employ an understated color palette and measured editing rhythms. Production design captures the period setting with attention to detail, though occasional CGI shortcomings detract slightly from immersion. Ultimately, the visual style remains a compelling strength.

  • Character & Emotion 70

    When it comes to character and emotion, Amber Midthunder’s performance anchors the film with subtle physicality and committed intensity. The simplified ethos offers clear motivations, yet certain arcs rely on familiar tropes that undermine depth. Emotional resonance peaks in key encounters, but overall character development feels uneven, limiting full audience investment.

  • Story & Flow 60

    Regarding story and flow, Prey delivers brisk pacing and moments of genuine suspense, but its narrative often leans on established franchise formulas. Plot coherence holds through the central confrontation, yet subplots feel underdeveloped and some narrative beats predictably follow genre conventions. In sum, the story offers engaging highlights but lacks consistent originality.

  • Sensory Experience 80

    When assessing sensory experience, the film impresses with a rich sound design and dynamic score that amplify tension in action sequences. The visual style is cohesive, leveraging natural landscapes and practical effects to heighten immersion, despite occasional digital artifacts in CGI shots. Overall, its audio-visual execution contributes significantly to the film’s atmosphere.

  • Rewatch Factor 55

    In terms of rewatch factor, Prey provides enough thrilling moments and technical flair to warrant repeat viewings, particularly for fans of action and horror. Strong sequences of violence and visual details reveal new nuances on subsequent watches, but the conventional plot structure and familiar character tropes may reduce long-term appeal. Overall, replay value remains moderate.

Plot

Prey Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Prey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a remote tropical island, a devoted Christian couple works as missionaries, guiding the local community as a new church rises under their watch. The partnership between faith and tradition is tested by the islanders’ enduring Pagan-like rituals, and the tension peaks when their young daughter, Madeleine, becomes drawn into those local ceremonies. The clash of beliefs ultimately erupts in tragedy as the church is set ablaze, leaving a stain of guilt and unanswered questions in its wake.

Full summary

The whole story of Prey, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Prey Box Office

Prey grossed $82,258 worldwide.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$82.3K

International
$82.3K
Videos

Prey Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Prey.

Offical Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Prey?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the high-school senior who is sent to the island as part of the behavioral rehabilitation program?

Details

Prey Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Solo” and “Здобич”.

Also known as
  • Solo
  • Здобич
  • Добыча
  • 프레이
  • Плячка
  • Carnadas
  • Đảo Săn Mồi
  • 惡靈20
  • Zdobycz
  • 猎物
  • パラサイト 禁断の島
  • Grobis

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FAQ

Prey FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Prey, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Prey?

Prey runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Prey released?

Prey was released on September 27, 2019.

Who directed Prey?

Prey was directed by Franck Khalfoun.

More films by Franck Khalfoun

Who is in the cast of Prey?

Prey stars Kristine Froseth as Madeleine, Anthony Jensen as David Burns and Logan Miller as Toby Burns, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Prey make at the box office?

Prey grossed $82,258 worldwide.

How is Prey rated?

Prey has 4.3/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47% on TMDB and 2.2/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Prey have a post-credit scene?

No. Prey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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