The plot focuses on the abduction of two young girls in Pennsylvania and the subsequent search for the suspected abductor by the police . After police arrest a young suspect and release him , the father of one of the daughters takes matters into his own hands . The film was a financial and critical success , grossing $ 122 million worldwide . It was chosen by National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2013 and at the 86th Academy Awards was nominated for Best Cinematography
86th Academy Awards
86th Academy Awards
Prisoners (2013 film)