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The Prince (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Prince is a 2014 action thriller directed by Brian A Miller, starring Bruce Willis, John Cusack and Jason Patric. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.

IMDb rating
4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
worldwide gross
$1.3M
Metascore
19
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The Prince (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Brian A Miller
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Prince About?

The premise of The Prince without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A father's life is upended when his teenage daughter disappears. Driven by desperation, he sets out on a dangerous journey across the country to find her. Along the way, his past as a former mob enforcer resurfaces, forcing him to confront old enemies and navigate a perilous game to save his child. He must now use his skills to rescue her from a deadly threat.

The Prince Themes & Keywords

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  • explosion
  • missing daughter
  • retired hitman
  • car mechanic
  • breaking an arm
  • father searches for missing daughter
  • daughter
  • rival
  • rescue
  • mechanic
  • assassin
  • fight
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  • strong language
  • street shootout
  • mixed martial arts
  • disarming someone
  • sawed off shotgun
  • final showdown
  • pump action shotgun
  • action violence
  • gun battle
  • bald man
  • falling down stairs
  • corpse
  • hit squad
  • vigilantism
  • showdown
  • bare chested male
  • shower
  • interrogation
  • torture
  • haunted by the past
  • shooting range
  • target practice
  • cigar smoking
  • cigarette smoking
  • mysterious past
  • slow motion scene
  • redemption
  • regret
  • chase
  • christmas
  • christmas tree
  • gun store
  • single father
  • single parent
  • father daughter relationship
  • swimming pool
  • security guard
  • surveillance
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Cast & crew

The Prince Cast

Bruce Willis leads the cast, with John Cusack and Jason Patric. Directed by Brian A Miller; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Prince

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From the director

More from Brian A Miller

More films directed by Brian A Miller, best-rated first: The Outsider, Reprisal, 10 Minutes Gone and Vice.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Prince Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Prince 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.

Plot

The Prince Plot Summary

What happens in The Prince from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Paige Morgan is a dedicated pre-med student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, diligently working towards her ambitious goals. On the other side of the ocean, Denmark’s Crown Prince Edvard leads a carefree lifestyle as a playboy, often neglecting the royal duties expected of him by his family, including his parents, King Haraald and Queen Rosalind.

Inspired by a provocative commercial that features Wisconsin students showing off, Edvard decides he wants to experience the American college life. He informs his royal parents of his plan to attend college in Wisconsin, but wants to do so without revealing his true identity. To assist him, the Queen sends his majordomo, Søren, and upon arrival, Edvard instructs Søren to keep his status secret and calls himself ‘Eddie’.

Full summary

The whole story of The Prince, scene by scene

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Box office

The Prince Box Office

The Prince grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

International
$1.3M
Videos

The Prince Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Prince.

THE PRINCE (2014) Official HD Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Prince?

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

Question 1 of 10

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What is Paige's major in college?

Cars

Cars in The Prince

23 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Explorer and the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.

All 23 cars
  • 1999 Ford Explorer in The Prince 1999 Ford Explorer Main role
  • 1978 Chevrolet Camaro in The Prince 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Important role
  • 2012 Dodge Charger in The Prince 2012 Dodge Charger Important role
  • 1997 Lincoln Town Car in The Prince 1997 Lincoln Town Car Important role

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FAQ

The Prince FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is The Prince?

The Prince runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Prince released?

The Prince was released on August 22, 2014.

Who directed The Prince?

The Prince was directed by Brian A Miller.

More films by Brian A Miller

Who is in the cast of The Prince?

The Prince stars Bruce Willis, John Cusack and Jason Patric, among 7 credited actors.

How much did The Prince make at the box office?

The Prince grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

How is The Prince rated?

The Prince has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 19 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.

Does The Prince have a post-credit scene?

No. The Prince has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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