Prisoner of the Mountains
1996, Russian. Directed by Sergei Bodrov.
An extraordinary story of hope, courage and humanity.
Two Russian soldiers, one battle-seasoned and the other barely into his boots and uniform, are taken prisoner by an anxious Islamic father from a remote village hoping to trade them for his captured son.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 15 March 1996
- Original title
- Кавказский пленник
- Country
- Russia, Kazakhstan
- Written by
- Sergei Bodrov, Boris Giller, Leo Tolstoy
- Box office
- $890K
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What Prisoner of the Mountains is based on
Prisoner of the Mountains is adapted from a short story.
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Prisoner of the Mountains: quick answers
Is Prisoner of the Mountains worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Prisoner of the Mountains?
Prisoner of the Mountains runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Prisoner of the Mountains have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Prisoner of the Mountains. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Prisoner of the Mountains parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Prisoner of the Mountains yet.
Which OTT platform is Prisoner of the Mountains on?
Prisoner of the Mountains isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 1996. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Prisoner of the Mountains?
If you liked Prisoner of the Mountains, try The Dawns Here are Quiet, Mission «Sky», The Boy in the Woods.
Who directed Prisoner of the Mountains?
Prisoner of the Mountains (1996) was directed by Sergei Bodrov and stars Oleg Menshikov, Sergei Bodrov Jr., Jemal Sikharulidze.
What is Prisoner of the Mountains based on?
Prisoner of the Mountains is adapted from a short story.