Heaven's Prisoners
1996, English. Directed by Phil Joanou.
For an ex-cop obsessed with an unsolved murder, trusting the wrong woman could be a deadly choice.
A hardened New Orleans cop, Dave Robicheaux, finally tosses in the badge and settles into life on the bayou with his wife. But a bizarre plane crash draws him back into the fray when his family is viciously threatened.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Phil JoanouDirector
- Alec BaldwinDave Robicheaux
- Kelly LynchAnnie Robicheaux
- Eric RobertsBubba Rocque
- Teri HatcherClaudette Rocque
- Mary Stuart MastersonRobin Gaddis
- Vondie Curtis-HallMinos P. Dautrieve
- Badja DjolaBatist
- Samantha LagpacanAlafair
- Joe ViterelliDidi Giancano
- Tuck MilliganJerry Falgout
- Hawthorne JamesVictor Romero
- Don StarkEddie Keats
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Harley Peyton, Scott Frank
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $5M
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What Heaven's Prisoners is based on
Heaven's Prisoners is based on Heaven's Prisoners, a 1988 novel by James Lee Burke.
Novel · 1988
Heaven's Prisoners
By James Lee Burke
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Heaven's Prisoners: quick answers
Is Heaven's Prisoners worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 90 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Heaven's Prisoners?
Heaven's Prisoners runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does Heaven's Prisoners have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Heaven's Prisoners. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Heaven's Prisoners parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Heaven's Prisoners is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Heaven's Prisoners on?
Heaven's Prisoners isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Heaven's Prisoners?
If you liked Heaven's Prisoners, try A Walk Among the Tombstones, Cutter's Way, Righteous Kill.
Who directed Heaven's Prisoners?
Heaven's Prisoners (1996) was directed by Phil Joanou and stars Alec Baldwin, Kelly Lynch, Eric Roberts.
What is Heaven's Prisoners based on?
Heaven's Prisoners is based on Heaven's Prisoners, a 1988 novel by James Lee Burke.