The Prophecy (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Prophecy is a 1995 action thriller directed by Gregory Widen, starring Virginia Madsen, Viggo Mortensen and Christopher Walken. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $16.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Gregory Widen
- Studio
- Alliance
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Prophecy About?
The premise of The Prophecy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of a harsh and beautiful Alaskan wilderness, the film explores the challenges faced by the Yupik people. As they navigate the unpredictable forces of nature, they are also forced to confront unsettling mysteries rooted in their age-old customs and beliefs. The story delves into the intersection of tradition, survival, and the unknown, testing the community's resilience and uncovering secrets from their past.
The Prophecy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- angel
- scene of the crime
- heaven
- profanity
- porn magazine
- pizza
- archangel
- gross out
- fallen angel
- religion
- gifted child
- soldier
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- soul transference
- apocalypse
- fictional war
- satan
- crisis of faith
- bible
- police detective
- lucifer morningstar character
- arizona desert
- navajo indian
- begins with voice over narration
- digging up a grave
- ordination of a priest
- newspaper
- medical examiner
- corpse missing eyes
- intensive care unit
- archangel gabriel character
- aerial camera shot
- car
- u.s. car
- dodge motor vehicle
- dodge diplomat
- ford
- ford f 250 pickup
- ford falcon
- bloody mouth
- body lands on a car
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- child in jeopardy
- magical thinking
- biblical reference
- bible verse
- belief
- religious belief
- religious ritual
- dark comedy
- intersex
The Prophecy Cast
Virginia Madsen leads the cast, with Viggo Mortensen and Christopher Walken. Directed by Gregory Widen; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gregory Widen
Also Starring in The Prophecy
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Critics gave The Prophecy 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 4.2
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Prophecy Plot Summary
What happens in The Prophecy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the gripping prologue, Thomas Dagget is on the verge of being ordained as a priest when he is plagued by terrifying visions of angels engaged in a celestial battle. Fast forward several years, after having lost his faith and forsaken the church, Thomas has become a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The celestial drama intensifies when two angels crash to Earth: the first, Simon, gives a stark warning to Thomas about the impending chaos before vanishing into thin air. The second angel, Uziel (played by Jeff Cadiente), hunts down Simon but meets his demise in the attempt.
Full summary
The whole story of The Prophecy, scene by scene
The Prophecy Box Office
The Prophecy grossed $16.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.1M
- US & Canada
- $16.1M
The Prophecy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Prophecy.
How Well Do You Know The Prophecy?
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 event triggers Thomas Dagget's loss of faith at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in The Prophecy
13 cars on screen, including the 1984 Dodge Diplomat and the 1967 Ford F-Series.
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1963 Ford Falcon Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
The Prophecy Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “God's Army” and “Boží armáda”.
- Also known as
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- God's Army
- Boží armáda
- Seraphim
- God's Army - Die letzte Schlacht
- O Exército de Deus
- Tanrı'nın Ordusu
- L'ultima profezia
- Armia Boga
- Ángeles y demonios
- Angyalok háborúja
- Пророчество
- הנבואה
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- Anjos Rebeldes
- God's Secret Army
- Angeles y Demonios
- Пророчеството
- 魔翼杀手
- Proroctví - Boží armáda
- 魔鬼軍團
- 신의 전사
- Η προφητεία
- La prophétie
- Lời Tiên Tri
- Proroctvo - Božia armáda
- Profeția
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The Prophecy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Prophecy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Prophecy?
The Prophecy runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Prophecy released?
The Prophecy was released on September 1, 1995.
Who directed The Prophecy?
The Prophecy was directed by Gregory Widen.
Who is in the cast of The Prophecy?
The Prophecy stars Virginia Madsen, Viggo Mortensen and Christopher Walken, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Prophecy make at the box office?
The Prophecy grossed $16.1 million worldwide.
How is The Prophecy rated?
The Prophecy has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 44 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does The Prophecy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Prophecy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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