The Prize
1963, English. Directed by Mark Robson.
He ordered a martini... kissed a girl... and was plunged into a nightmare of danger!
A group of Nobel laureates descends on Stockholm to accept their awards. Among them is American novelist Andrew Craig, a former literary luminary now writing pulp detective stories to earn a living. Craig, who is infamous for his drinking and womanizing, formulates a wild theory that physics prize winner Dr. Max Stratman has been replaced by an impostor, embroiling Craig and his chaperone in a Cold War kidnapping plot.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 121 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Prize is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mark RobsonDirector
- Paul NewmanAndrew Craig
- Edward G. RobinsonMax Stratman/Walter Stratman
- Elke SommerInger Lisa Andersson
- Diane BakerEmily Stratman
- Micheline PresleDenise Marceau
- Gérard OuryClaude Marceau
- Sergio FantoniCarlo Farelli
- Kevin McCarthyJohn Garrett
- Leo G. CarrollBertil Jacobsson
- Sacha PitoëffDranyi
- Jacqueline BeerMonique Souvir
- John WengrafHans Eckhart
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Lehman
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What The Prize is based on
The Prize is based on The Prize, a 1962 novel by Irving Wallace.
Novel · 1962
The Prize
By Irving Wallace
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The Prize: quick answers
Is The Prize worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 121 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Prize?
The Prize runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does The Prize have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Prize. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Prize parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Prize is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Prize on?
The Prize is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prize?
If you liked The Prize, try The MacKintosh Man, The 39 Steps, The Full Treatment.
Who directed The Prize?
The Prize (1963) was directed by Mark Robson and stars Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, Elke Sommer.
What is The Prize based on?
The Prize is based on The Prize, a 1962 novel by Irving Wallace.