Prisoner of War (2025)

A WWII action-thriller starring Scott Adkins as a British RAF officer who turns the tables on his Japanese captors using deadly martial arts mastery.

Prisoner of War - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Prisoner of War
  • Release Year: 2025
  • Directed by: Louis Mandylor
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Action, War, Thriller, History
  • Age Rating (US): NR
  • Runtime: 1h 53m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, Navajo, German, Portuguese, Tagalog
  • Release Date (Theatrical): October 2, 2025 (QA)
  • Alternative Titles: Death March (US), اسير الحرب (EG), Побег из плена (RU)
  • Production Companies: Brand in Motion, Myriad Entertainment Corp., Odyssey Motion Pictures, Reality RR Studios
  • Production Countries: Philippines, United States of America

Prisoner of War - Plot

British RAF Wing Commander James Wright is captured by the Japanese during WWII and forced to fight in brutal hand-to-hand combat. The Japanese soldiers get more than they bargained for when Wright's years of martial arts training in Hong Kong prove him to be a formidable opponent.

Prisoner of War - Trailer

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Prisoner of War - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Louis Mandylor

Main Cast

  • Scott Adkins
  • Peter Shinkoda
  • Michael Copon
  • Gabbi Garcia
  • Michael Rene Walton
  • Masanori Mimoto
  • Gary Cairns
  • Kashio Atsuki
  • Shane Kosugi
  • Kansuke Asano

Writers

  • Marc Clebanoff
  • Scott Adkins

Producers

  • Brandon Menchen
  • Marc Clebanoff
  • Scott Adkins
  • Michael Copon
  • Louis Mandylor

Prisoner of War - FAQs

Where can you watch Prisoner of War (2025)?

Prisoner of War (2025) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. VIX offers ad-supported viewing as well.

Is Prisoner of War based on a true story?

Prisoner of War is a fictional action-war thriller set during World War II. While it draws on the historical reality of Japanese POW camps and the brutal conditions prisoners endured in the Pacific theater, the central character Wing Commander James Wright and the specific events depicted are not based on a single documented true story.

Who stars in Prisoner of War (2025)?

Scott Adkins leads the cast as Wing Commander James Wright. He is joined by Peter Shinkoda, Michael Copon, Gabbi Garcia, Michael Rene Walton, Masanori Mimoto, Gary Cairns, Kashio Atsuki, Shane Kosugi, and Kansuke Asano in key supporting roles.

What is Prisoner of War (2025) about?

British RAF Wing Commander James Wright is captured by Japanese forces during WWII and forced into brutal hand-to-hand combat. His years of martial arts training in Hong Kong make him a far more dangerous opponent than his captors anticipated, turning the tables in a desperate fight for survival.

Does Scott Adkins do his own fighting in Prisoner of War?

Scott Adkins, a highly accomplished martial artist and action star, is renowned for performing his own fight sequences. In Prisoner of War, his character's martial arts background is central to the story, and Adkins' real-world skills in kickboxing and various disciplines are on full display throughout the film's combat sequences.

What is the age rating for Prisoner of War?

Prisoner of War (2025) is rated NR (Not Rated) in the United States. Given its action-war content depicting hand-to-hand combat, violence, and themes rooted in the brutality of WWII prisoner-of-war camps, it is best suited for mature audiences.

Who directed Prisoner of War (2025)?

Prisoner of War was directed by Louis Mandylor, who also served as a producer on the film. The screenplay was written by Marc Clebanoff and Scott Adkins, with Adkins also starring as the lead and contributing as a producer.

How long is Prisoner of War (2025)?

Prisoner of War has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes (113 minutes). The film was produced by Brand in Motion, Myriad Entertainment Corp., Odyssey Motion Pictures, and Reality RR Studios, with production taking place in the Philippines and the United States.

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