SettingsPrison films
20,000 Years in Sing Sing
20,000 Years in Sing Sing is a 1932 American black-and-white drama film set in Sing Sing Penitentary, the notorious maximum security prison in New York State.
20,000 Years in Sing Sing is a 1932 American black-and-white drama film set in Sing Sing Penitentary, the notorious maximum security prison in New York State.
6,000 Enemies
6,000 Enemies is a 1939 American drama film starring Walter Pidgeon as a successful District Attorney who is framed on charge of bribery.
6,000 Enemies is a 1939 American drama film starring Walter Pidgeon as a successful District Attorney who is framed on charge of bribery.
A Clockwork Orange (film)
A Clockwork Orange is a 1971 film adaptation of Anthony Burgess's 1962 novel of the same name.
A Clockwork Orange is a 1971 film adaptation of Anthony Burgess's 1962 novel of the same name.
A Man Escaped
A Man Escaped or: The Wind Bloweth Where It Listeth (Un condamné à mort s'est échappé ou Le vent souffle où il veut) is a 1956 French film directed by Robert Bresson.
A Man Escaped or: The Wind Bloweth Where It Listeth (Un condamné à mort s'est échappé ou Le vent souffle où il veut) is a 1956 French film directed by Robert Bresson.
A Sense of Freedom
A Sense of Freedom is a 1979 Scottish crime film directed by John Mackenzie for Scottish Television.
A Sense of Freedom is a 1979 Scottish crime film directed by John Mackenzie for Scottish Television.
Against the Wall (film)
Against The Wall is a 1994 drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kyle MacLachlan.
Against The Wall is a 1994 drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kyle MacLachlan.
Alien 3
Alien 3 is a 1992 science fiction horror film, the third installment in the Alien franchise, and the debut of director David Fincher.
Alien 3 is a 1992 science fiction horror film, the third installment in the Alien franchise, and the debut of director David Fincher.
American History X
American History X is a 1998 American drama film directed by Tony Kaye and starring Edward Norton and Edward Furlong.
American History X is a 1998 American drama film directed by Tony Kaye and starring Edward Norton and Edward Furlong.
American Me
American Me is a 1992 biographical crime drama film produced and directed by Edward James Olmos, his first film as a director, and written by Floyd Mutrux and Desmond Nakano.
American Me is a 1992 biographical crime drama film produced and directed by Edward James Olmos, his first film as a director, and written by Floyd Mutrux and Desmond Nakano.
Bad Boys (1983 film)
Bad Boys is a 1983 American drama film primarily set in a juvenile detention center, starring Sean Penn, Esai Morales, and Ally Sheedy in her film debut.
Bad Boys is a 1983 American drama film primarily set in a juvenile detention center, starring Sean Penn, Esai Morales, and Ally Sheedy in her film debut.
Bandini (1963 film)
Bandini is a 1963 Hindi film directed and produced by Bimal Roy, the man who directed classics like Do Bigha Zameen and Devdas.
Bandini is a 1963 Hindi film directed and produced by Bimal Roy, the man who directed classics like Do Bigha Zameen and Devdas.
Bandini (film)
Bandini (Hindi: बन्दिनी, Urdu: بندِنی, translation: Imprisoned) is a 1963 Hindi film directed and produced by Bimal Roy, the man who directed such classic as Do Bigha Zameen and De...
Bandini (Hindi: बन्दिनी, Urdu: بندِنی, translation: Imprisoned) is a 1963 Hindi film directed and produced by Bimal Roy, the man who directed such classic as Do Bigha Zameen and De...
Bangkok Hilton
Bangkok Hilton is a three-part Australian mini-series, made in 1989 by Kennedy Miller Productions and directed by Ken Cameron.
Bangkok Hilton is a three-part Australian mini-series, made in 1989 by Kennedy Miller Productions and directed by Ken Cameron.
Big Stan
Big Stan is a 2007 American action comedy prison film produced, directed by and starring Rob Schneider his directorial debut.
Big Stan is a 2007 American action comedy prison film produced, directed by and starring Rob Schneider his directorial debut.
Birdman of Alcatraz (film)
Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 film starring Burt Lancaster and directed by John Frankenheimer.
Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 film starring Burt Lancaster and directed by John Frankenheimer.
Black Mama, White Mama
Black Mama, White Mama is a 1973 women in prison film with elements of blaxploitation, starring Pam Grier and Margaret Markov, and directed by Eddie Romero.
Black Mama, White Mama is a 1973 women in prison film with elements of blaxploitation, starring Pam Grier and Margaret Markov, and directed by Eddie Romero.
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight (aka Forced to Fight, Forced to Fight: Bloodfist III) is a 1992 action/adventure film starring Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Richard Roundtree, and Gregory McKinney.
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight (aka Forced to Fight, Forced to Fight: Bloodfist III) is a 1992 action/adventure film starring Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Richard Roundtree, and Gregory McKinney.
Borstal Boy (film)
Borstal Boy is a 2000 British/Irish romantic drama film adaptation of the Brendan Behan autobiographical novel of the same name.
Borstal Boy is a 2000 British/Irish romantic drama film adaptation of the Brendan Behan autobiographical novel of the same name.
Boys' Reformatory
Boys' Reformatory is a 1939 American crime film directed by Howard Bretherton and produced by Lindsley Parsons for Monogram Pictures.
Boys' Reformatory is a 1939 American crime film directed by Howard Bretherton and produced by Lindsley Parsons for Monogram Pictures.
Breath (2007 film)
Breath (숨, Soom) is the fourteenth feature film by South Korean director Kim Ki-duk.
Breath (숨, Soom) is the fourteenth feature film by South Korean director Kim Ki-duk.
Brokedown Palace
Brokedown Palace is an American film directed by Jonathan Kaplan, and starring Claire Danes and Kate Beckinsale.
Brokedown Palace is an American film directed by Jonathan Kaplan, and starring Claire Danes and Kate Beckinsale.
Bronson (film)
Bronson is a 2008 British fictionalised biographical crime film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Tom Hardy.
Bronson is a 2008 British fictionalised biographical crime film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Tom Hardy.
Brubaker
Brubaker is an American 1980 film directed by Stuart Rosenberg about a prison in distress and the Warden Henry Brubaker who attempts to reform the system.
Brubaker is an American 1980 film directed by Stuart Rosenberg about a prison in distress and the Warden Henry Brubaker who attempts to reform the system.
Brute Force (1947 film)
Brute Force (1947) is a brooding, brutal film noir, starring Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn and Charles Bickford.
Brute Force (1947) is a brooding, brutal film noir, starring Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn and Charles Bickford.
Caesar Must Die
Caesar Must Die (Cesare deve morire) is an upcoming Italian film directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani.
Caesar Must Die (Cesare deve morire) is an upcoming Italian film directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani.
Caged Fury (1989 film)
Caged Fury is a 1989 women in prison exploitation film about a group of prisoners who decide to escape from an all-female prison.
Caged Fury is a 1989 women in prison exploitation film about a group of prisoners who decide to escape from an all-female prison.
Caged In Paradiso
Caged In Paradiso (alternate title Maximum Security) is a 1990 American action film starring Irene Cara, Peter Kowanko, Paula Bond and directed by Mike Snyder.
Caged In Paradiso (alternate title Maximum Security) is a 1990 American action film starring Irene Cara, Peter Kowanko, Paula Bond and directed by Mike Snyder.
Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson is a 1940 drama film directed by Anatole Litvak and starring John Garfield, Ann Sheridan, and Pat O'Brien.
Castle on the Hudson is a 1940 drama film directed by Anatole Litvak and starring John Garfield, Ann Sheridan, and Pat O'Brien.
Cell 211
Cell 211 (Celda 211) is a 2009 Spanish prison film directed by Daniel Monzón, starring Luis Tosar, Alberto Ammann and Antonio Resines.
Cell 211 (Celda 211) is a 2009 Spanish prison film directed by Daniel Monzón, starring Luis Tosar, Alberto Ammann and Antonio Resines.
Chicago (2002 film)
Chicago is a 2002 musical film adapted from the satirical stage musical of the same name, exploring the themes of celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz-age Chicago.
Chicago is a 2002 musical film adapted from the satirical stage musical of the same name, exploring the themes of celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz-age Chicago.
Chopper (film)
Chopper is a 2000 Australian film, written and directed by New Zealand film-maker Andrew Dominik and based on the semi-autobiographical books by Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read.
Chopper is a 2000 Australian film, written and directed by New Zealand film-maker Andrew Dominik and based on the semi-autobiographical books by Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read.
Civil Brand
Civil Brand is a 2002 drama written by Joyce Lewis and Preston A. Whitmore II and directed by Neema Barnette.
Civil Brand is a 2002 drama written by Joyce Lewis and Preston A. Whitmore II and directed by Neema Barnette.
Con Games (film)
Con Games is a 2001 American direct to video action drama film written and directed by Jefferson Edward Donald, starring Tommy Lee Thomas, Eric Roberts, Martin Kove, Amy Fadhli, and the late...
Con Games is a 2001 American direct to video action drama film written and directed by Jefferson Edward Donald, starring Tommy Lee Thomas, Eric Roberts, Martin Kove, Amy Fadhli, and the late...
Con Games (movie)
Con Games is a 2001 American direct to video action drama film written and directed by Jefferson Edward Donald, starring Tommy Lee Thomas, Eric Roberts, Martin Kove, Katherine Parks, and the...
Con Games is a 2001 American direct to video action drama film written and directed by Jefferson Edward Donald, starring Tommy Lee Thomas, Eric Roberts, Martin Kove, Katherine Parks, and the...
Convicted (1950 film)
Convicted (1950) is an American crime film noir directed by Henry Levin and written by Seton I. Miller, Fred Niblo, Jr., and William Bowers, based on a play written by Martin Flavin.
Convicted (1950) is an American crime film noir directed by Henry Levin and written by Seton I. Miller, Fred Niblo, Jr., and William Bowers, based on a play written by Martin Flavin.
Convicts 4
Convicts 4 is a 1962 prison film drama starring Ben Gazzara and directed by Millard Kaufman.
Convicts 4 is a 1962 prison film drama starring Ben Gazzara and directed by Millard Kaufman.
Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke is a 1967 American prison drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg and starring Paul Newman.
Cool Hand Luke is a 1967 American prison drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg and starring Paul Newman.
Das Experiment
Das Experiment is a 2001 German film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, about a social experiment, based on Mario Giordano's novel Black Box, which resembles Philip Zimbardo's Stanford pri...
Das Experiment is a 2001 German film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, about a social experiment, based on Mario Giordano's novel Black Box, which resembles Philip Zimbardo's Stanford pri...
Dear Sarah (film)
Dear Sarah is a 1989 made-for-television film about Giuseppe Conlon who was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment after being implicated as one of the Maguire Seven during the 1970s.
Dear Sarah is a 1989 made-for-television film about Giuseppe Conlon who was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment after being implicated as one of the Maguire Seven during the 1970s.
Deathrow Gameshow
Deathrow Gameshow is a 1987 black comedy film in which condemned prisoners are given opportunities to be granted reprieves for their sentences by participating in a television game show.
Deathrow Gameshow is a 1987 black comedy film in which condemned prisoners are given opportunities to be granted reprieves for their sentences by participating in a television game show.
Destroyer (film)
Destroyer is a 1988 horror film starring retired football lineman Lyle Alzado.
Destroyer is a 1988 horror film starring retired football lineman Lyle Alzado.
Devil's Island (1939 film)
Devil's Island is a 1939 prison film directed by William Clemens and starring Boris Karloff.
Devil's Island is a 1939 prison film directed by William Clemens and starring Boris Karloff.
Dirty Hands (2008 drama film)
Dirty Hands is an (2008) political drama.
Dirty Hands is an (2008) political drama.
Do Aankhen Barah Haath
Do Aankhen Barah Haath is a 1957 Hindi film directed by the Indian film director V. Shantaram, who also starred in the film.
Do Aankhen Barah Haath is a 1957 Hindi film directed by the Indian film director V. Shantaram, who also starred in the film.
Dog Pound (film)
Dog Pound is a 2010 film directed by Kim Chapiron and co-written with Jeremie Delon.
Dog Pound is a 2010 film directed by Kim Chapiron and co-written with Jeremie Delon.
Doing Time (2002 film)
Doing Time is a 2002 film directed by Korean-Japanese film director Yoichi Sai.
Doing Time is a 2002 film directed by Korean-Japanese film director Yoichi Sai.
Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite
Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite is a 1989 Turkish drama film, co-written, co-produced and directed by Tunç Başaran based on a story by Feride Çiçekoğlu, featuring Nur Sürer as a female politic...
Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite is a 1989 Turkish drama film, co-written, co-produced and directed by Tunç Başaran based on a story by Feride Çiçekoğlu, featuring Nur Sürer as a female politic...
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die is a 1939 gangster film featuring James Cagney and George Raft in their only movie together as leads, although Raft had made an unbilled appearance in a 1932 Cagney vehicle c...
Each Dawn I Die is a 1939 gangster film featuring James Cagney and George Raft in their only movie together as leads, although Raft had made an unbilled appearance in a 1932 Cagney vehicle c...
El juego de Arcibel
El juego de Arcibel (English: Arcibel's Game), is a 2003 Argentine film directed by Alberto Lecchi.
El juego de Arcibel (English: Arcibel's Game), is a 2003 Argentine film directed by Alberto Lecchi.
Ergastolo
Ergastolo (aka Prison) is a black and white 1952 Italian prison drama film directed by Luigi Capuano.
Ergastolo (aka Prison) is a black and white 1952 Italian prison drama film directed by Luigi Capuano.
Ernest Goes to Jail
Ernest Goes to Jail is a 1990 Touchstone Pictures film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney.
Ernest Goes to Jail is a 1990 Touchstone Pictures film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney.
Escape from Alcatraz (film)
Escape from Alcatraz is a 1979 American prison film, directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood.
Escape from Alcatraz is a 1979 American prison film, directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood.
Everynight ... Everynight
Everynight ... Everynight is an Australian drama film directed by Alkinos Tsilimidos and released in 1994.
Everynight ... Everynight is an Australian drama film directed by Alkinos Tsilimidos and released in 1994.
Felon (film)
Felon is a 2008 American drama film about a family man who ends up in state prison after he kills an intruder.
Felon is a 2008 American drama film about a family man who ends up in state prison after he kills an intruder.
Fortress (1993 film)
Fortress is a 1992 science fiction film directed by Stuart Gordon and shot at Warner Brothers Movie World in Queensland, Australia.
Fortress is a 1992 science fiction film directed by Stuart Gordon and shot at Warner Brothers Movie World in Queensland, Australia.
Frauengefängnis
Frauengefängnis (released in the United States as Barbed Wire Dolls) is a 1975 Swiss film directed by Jesus Franco.
Frauengefängnis (released in the United States as Barbed Wire Dolls) is a 1975 Swiss film directed by Jesus Franco.
Gamer (film)
Gamer is a 2009 American science fiction action thriller film written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.
Gamer is a 2009 American science fiction action thriller film written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.
Ghosts… of the Civil Dead
Ghosts... of the Civil Dead is a 1988 Australian film directed by John Hillcoat.
Ghosts... of the Civil Dead is a 1988 Australian film directed by John Hillcoat.
Gideon's Trumpet
Gideon's Trumpet is a book by Anthony Lewis describing the story behind Gideon v. Wainwright, in which the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that criminal defendants have the righ...
Gideon's Trumpet is a book by Anthony Lewis describing the story behind Gideon v. Wainwright, in which the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that criminal defendants have the righ...
Half Past Dead
Half Past Dead is a 2002 action movie in which a criminal infiltrates a prison to interrogate a prisoner about the location of a fortune in gold while an undercover FBI agent has to stop him.
Half Past Dead is a 2002 action movie in which a criminal infiltrates a prison to interrogate a prisoner about the location of a fortune in gold while an undercover FBI agent has to stop him.
Half Past Dead 2
Half Past Dead 2 is a straight to DVD 2007 action movie and is a sequel to the 2002 Steven Seagal and Morris Chestnut action movie, Half Past Dead.
Half Past Dead 2 is a straight to DVD 2007 action movie and is a sequel to the 2002 Steven Seagal and Morris Chestnut action movie, Half Past Dead.
Historical and Cultural Context of In the Name of the Father
Historical and Cultural Context: In the Name of the Father is an analysis of 1993 film directed by Jim Sheridan based on the true life story of the Guildford Four, four people falsely convic...
Historical and Cultural Context: In the Name of the Father is an analysis of 1993 film directed by Jim Sheridan based on the true life story of the Guildford Four, four people falsely convic...
Holes (film)
Holes is a 2003 adventure comedy-drama film based on the novel of the same title by Louis Sachar with Shia LaBeouf as the lead role of Stanley Yelnats and also starring Sigourney Weaver, Jon...
Holes is a 2003 adventure comedy-drama film based on the novel of the same title by Louis Sachar with Shia LaBeouf as the lead role of Stanley Yelnats and also starring Sigourney Weaver, Jon...
House of Numbers (film)
House of Numbers is a 1957 classic American film noir, based on author Jack Finney's 1957 novel of the same name, starring Jack Palance and Barbara Lang.
House of Numbers is a 1957 classic American film noir, based on author Jack Finney's 1957 novel of the same name, starring Jack Palance and Barbara Lang.
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is a pre-Code 1932 crime/drama film in which Paul Muni stars as a wrongfully convicted convict on a chain gang who escapes to Chicago.
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is a pre-Code 1932 crime/drama film in which Paul Muni stars as a wrongfully convicted convict on a chain gang who escapes to Chicago.
I Believe in You (film)
I Believe in You is a 1952 film directed by Basil Dearden.
I Believe in You is a 1952 film directed by Basil Dearden.
I Love You Phillip Morris
I Love You Phillip Morris is a 2009 romantic comedy-drama film based on the 1980s and '90s real-life story of con artist, impostor, and multiple prison escapee Steven Jay Russell, as played ...
I Love You Phillip Morris is a 2009 romantic comedy-drama film based on the 1980s and '90s real-life story of con artist, impostor, and multiple prison escapee Steven Jay Russell, as played ...
I Want to Live!
I Want to Live! (1958) is a film noir produced by Walter Wanger and directed by Robert Wise which tells the heavily fictionalized story of a woman, Barbara Graham, convicted of murder and f...
I Want to Live! (1958) is a film noir produced by Walter Wanger and directed by Robert Wise which tells the heavily fictionalized story of a woman, Barbara Graham, convicted of murder and f...
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle (Eu când vreau să fluier, fluier) is a 2010 Romanian drama film directed by Florin Şerban.
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle (Eu când vreau să fluier, fluier) is a 2010 Romanian drama film directed by Florin Şerban.
In Hell
In Hell is a 2003 action thriller film directed by Ringo Lam and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.
In Hell is a 2003 action thriller film directed by Ringo Lam and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.
In the Name of the Father (film)
In the Name of the Father is a 1993 biographical film directed by Jim Sheridan.
In the Name of the Father is a 1993 biographical film directed by Jim Sheridan.
Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison is a 1951 drama film starring Steve Cochran and David Brian.
Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison is a 1951 drama film starring Steve Cochran and David Brian.
Jamila dan Sang Presiden
Jamila dan Sang Presiden (released internationally as Jamila and the President) is a 2009 Indonesian film directed by Ratna Sarumpaet and starring Atiqah Hasiholan and Christine Hakim.
Jamila dan Sang Presiden (released internationally as Jamila and the President) is a 2009 Indonesian film directed by Ratna Sarumpaet and starring Atiqah Hasiholan and Christine Hakim.
Je li jasno, prijatelju?
Je li jasno, prijatelju? is a Croatian film directed by Dejan Aćimović.
Je li jasno, prijatelju? is a Croatian film directed by Dejan Aćimović.
Kill Kill Faster Faster
Kill Kill Faster Faster is a 2008 thriller film directed by Gareth Maxwell Roberts.
Kill Kill Faster Faster is a 2008 thriller film directed by Gareth Maxwell Roberts.
King of the Damned
King of the Damned is a 1935 British action film directed by Walter Forde and starring Conrad Veidt, Helen Vinson, Noah Beery and Cecil Ramage.
King of the Damned is a 1935 British action film directed by Walter Forde and starring Conrad Veidt, Helen Vinson, Noah Beery and Cecil Ramage.
Kiss of the Spider Woman (film)
Kiss of the Spider Woman (O Beijo da Mulher Aranha) is a 1985 Brazilian-American drama film.
Kiss of the Spider Woman (O Beijo da Mulher Aranha) is a 1985 Brazilian-American drama film.
Ladies They Talk About
Ladies They Talk About is a 1933 Pre-Code women in prison film about a woman sent to San Quentin.
Ladies They Talk About is a 1933 Pre-Code women in prison film about a woman sent to San Quentin.
Last Light (film)
Last Light is a 1993 film starring Forest Whitaker, Kiefer Sutherland, and Danny Trejo.
Last Light is a 1993 film starring Forest Whitaker, Kiefer Sutherland, and Danny Trejo.
Law Abiding Citizen
Law Abiding Citizen is a 2009 American thriller film directed by F. Gary Gray from a screenplay written by Kurt Wimmer, starring Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler.
Law Abiding Citizen is a 2009 American thriller film directed by F. Gary Gray from a screenplay written by Kurt Wimmer, starring Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler.
Les mains libres
Les mains libres is a 2010 French drama film directed by Brigitte Sy. It stars Ronit Elkabetz, Carlo Brandt, and Noémie Lvovsky.
Les mains libres is a 2010 French drama film directed by Brigitte Sy. It stars Ronit Elkabetz, Carlo Brandt, and Noémie Lvovsky.
Let's Go to Prison
Let's Go to Prison is an American comedy that was released in theatres November 17, 2006, starring Dax Shepard, Will Arnett and Chi McBride, and directed by Bob Odenkirk.
Let's Go to Prison is an American comedy that was released in theatres November 17, 2006, starring Dax Shepard, Will Arnett and Chi McBride, and directed by Bob Odenkirk.
Life (film)
Life is a 1999 American comedy-drama film directed by Ted Demme, and starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence.
Life is a 1999 American comedy-drama film directed by Ted Demme, and starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence.
Lockdown (film)
Lockdown is an 2000 drama film, starring Richard T. Jones, Clifton Powell, David "Shark" Fralick and Master P.
Lockdown is an 2000 drama film, starring Richard T. Jones, Clifton Powell, David "Shark" Fralick and Master P.
Lockout (film)
Lockout (also known as MS One: Maximum Security) is a 2012 French science fiction action film directed by James Mather and Stephen St. Leger, and written by Mather, Leger, and Luc ...
Lockout (also known as MS One: Maximum Security) is a 2012 French science fiction action film directed by James Mather and Stephen St. Leger, and written by Mather, Leger, and Luc ...
Love Child (film)
Love Child is a 1982 biopic based on the life of Terry Jean Moore.
Love Child is a 1982 biopic based on the life of Terry Jean Moore.
Lucky Break
Lucky Break is a 2001 British comedy film starring James Nesbitt and directed by Peter Cattaneo.
Lucky Break is a 2001 British comedy film starring James Nesbitt and directed by Peter Cattaneo.
Lyftet
Lyftet ("The Score", International title) is a 1978 Swedish crime film, based on the Kenneth Ahl (Lasse Strömstedt/Christer Dahl) novel with the same name.
Lyftet ("The Score", International title) is a 1978 Swedish crime film, based on the Kenneth Ahl (Lasse Strömstedt/Christer Dahl) novel with the same name.
Made in Britain
Made in Britain is a 1982 British drama film directed by Alan Clarke, and written by David Leland, about a 16-year-old white power skinhead named Trevor, and his constant confrontations with...
Made in Britain is a 1982 British drama film directed by Alan Clarke, and written by David Leland, about a 16-year-old white power skinhead named Trevor, and his constant confrontations with...
Manners of Dying
Manners of Dying is a 2004 Canadian drama film based on the short story of the same name (1993) by Yann Martel, winner of the Man Booker Prize for his book, The Life of Pi.
Manners of Dying is a 2004 Canadian drama film based on the short story of the same name (1993) by Yann Martel, winner of the Man Booker Prize for his book, The Life of Pi.
Marquis (film)
Marquis is a 1989 French-language film, produced in Belgium and France, based on the life and writings of the Marquis de Sade.
Marquis is a 1989 French-language film, produced in Belgium and France, based on the life and writings of the Marquis de Sade.
Maundy Thursday (film)
Maundy Thursday (; aka Our Happy Time) is a 2006 South Korean film directed by Song Hae-seong, and based on a best-selling novel by Gong Ji-young.
Maundy Thursday (; aka Our Happy Time) is a 2006 South Korean film directed by Song Hae-seong, and based on a best-selling novel by Gong Ji-young.
Men of San Quentin
Men of San Quentin is a 1942 American film directed by William Beaudine.
Men of San Quentin is a 1942 American film directed by William Beaudine.
Moon 44
Moon 44 is a 1990 science fiction, action film from Centropolis Film Productions, directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Michael Paré and Lisa Eichhorn and co-starring Brian Thompson.
Moon 44 is a 1990 science fiction, action film from Centropolis Film Productions, directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Michael Paré and Lisa Eichhorn and co-starring Brian Thompson.
Mrs. Soffel
Mrs. Soffel is a 1984 American film drama based on the true Buck McGovern and the Biddle Boys case of 1901 Pittsburgh, starring Diane Keaton and Mel Gibson.
Mrs. Soffel is a 1984 American film drama based on the true Buck McGovern and the Biddle Boys case of 1901 Pittsburgh, starring Diane Keaton and Mel Gibson.
Murder in the First
Murder in the First is a largely fictitious 1995 film, directed by Marc Rocco, about a petty criminal named Henri Young who is put on trial for murder in the first degree.
Murder in the First is a largely fictitious 1995 film, directed by Marc Rocco, about a petty criminal named Henri Young who is put on trial for murder in the first degree.
Mutiny in the Big House
Mutiny in the Big House is a 1939 American film directed by William Nigh.
Mutiny in the Big House is a 1939 American film directed by William Nigh.
My Six Convicts
My Six Convicts is an American 1952 comedy-drama film adapted from the autobiographical book written by Donald Powell Wilson.
My Six Convicts is an American 1952 comedy-drama film adapted from the autobiographical book written by Donald Powell Wilson.
New Alcatraz (film)
New Alcatraz (named Boa on VHS and DVD), is a 2001 Sci-fi channel original B-Horror Movie.
New Alcatraz (named Boa on VHS and DVD), is a 2001 Sci-fi channel original B-Horror Movie.
No Escape
No Escape, released in some territories as Escape from Absolom is a 1994 action/science fiction film shot in Queensland starring Ray Liotta.
No Escape, released in some territories as Escape from Absolom is a 1994 action/science fiction film shot in Queensland starring Ray Liotta.
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (film)
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich is a joint Norwegian-British 1970 film based on the novel by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn with the same name.
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich is a joint Norwegian-British 1970 film based on the novel by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn with the same name.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (film)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a 1975 American drama film directed by Miloš Forman and based on the 1962 novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a 1975 American drama film directed by Miloš Forman and based on the 1962 novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey.
Out of Bounds (documentary film)
Out of Bounds (also known as Hors les murs) is a 2005 French documentary film directed by Alexandre Leborgne and Pierre Barougier.
Out of Bounds (also known as Hors les murs) is a 2005 French documentary film directed by Alexandre Leborgne and Pierre Barougier.
Out of Sight
Out of Sight is a 1998 American crime film based on the novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard and directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Out of Sight is a 1998 American crime film based on the novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard and directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Outside These Walls
Outside These Walls is a 1939 film starring Michael Whalen, Dolores Costello, Virginia Weidler, Selmer Jackson, and Don Beddoe.
Outside These Walls is a 1939 film starring Michael Whalen, Dolores Costello, Virginia Weidler, Selmer Jackson, and Don Beddoe.
Papillon (film)
Papillon is a 1973 prison film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, based on the best-selling autobiography by the French convict Henri Charrière.
Papillon is a 1973 prison film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, based on the best-selling autobiography by the French convict Henri Charrière.
Porridge (film)
Porridge is a 1979 film based upon the television series of the same name which was released under the title Doing Time in the United States.
Porridge is a 1979 film based upon the television series of the same name which was released under the title Doing Time in the United States.
Prison (1988 film)
Prison is a 1988 horror film starring Viggo Mortensen.
Prison is a 1988 horror film starring Viggo Mortensen.
Prison Ball
Prison Ball is a 2004 an American documentary film directed by Jason Moriarty and written by Jeff Scheftel.
Prison Ball is a 2004 an American documentary film directed by Jason Moriarty and written by Jeff Scheftel.
Prison Break (1938 film)
Prison Break is a 1938 American film directed by Arthur Lubin.
Prison Break is a 1938 American film directed by Arthur Lubin.
Prison on Fire
Prison on Fire is a 1987 Hong Kong action film directed by Ringo Lam and starring Chow Yun-fat.
Prison on Fire is a 1987 Hong Kong action film directed by Ringo Lam and starring Chow Yun-fat.
Prison Song
Prison Song is a 2001 United States prison film about a boy brought up in group homes with a gift and passion for art.
Prison Song is a 2001 United States prison film about a boy brought up in group homes with a gift and passion for art.
Prison-A-Go-Go!
Prison-A-Go-Go! is an American movie first released in October 2003 by WorldWide International Picture Studios, known for producing low budget B-movies with campy concepts.
Prison-A-Go-Go! is an American movie first released in October 2003 by WorldWide International Picture Studios, known for producing low budget B-movies with campy concepts.
Procesado 1040
Procesado 1040 is a 1958 Argentine thriller film directed by Rubén W. Cavalloti.
Procesado 1040 is a 1958 Argentine thriller film directed by Rubén W. Cavalloti.
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (also known as Story of Ricky) (Chinese: 力王 Li Wang (Mandarin), Lik Wong (Cantonese), Strength King) is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts film writt...
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (also known as Story of Ricky) (Chinese: 力王 Li Wang (Mandarin), Lik Wong (Cantonese), Strength King) is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts film writt...
Ring of Death (2008 film)
Ring of Death is a television movie created for Spike TV in 2008, which stars Johnny Messner, Stacy Keach and Charlotte Ross.
Ring of Death is a television movie created for Spike TV in 2008, which stars Johnny Messner, Stacy Keach and Charlotte Ross.
Riot (film)
Riot is a 1969 American drama film directed by Buzz Kulik and starring Gene Hackman and Jim Brown.
Riot is a 1969 American drama film directed by Buzz Kulik and starring Gene Hackman and Jim Brown.
Riot in Cell Block 11
Riot in Cell Block 11 is a 1954 drama film starring Neville Brand and Leo Gordon.
Riot in Cell Block 11 is a 1954 drama film starring Neville Brand and Leo Gordon.
Runaway Train (film)
Runaway Train is a 1985 American thriller film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and written by Edward Bunker, Ryuzo Kikushima, Akira Kurosawa, Djordje Milicevic, Hideo Oguni and Paul Zindel.
Runaway Train is a 1985 American thriller film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and written by Edward Bunker, Ryuzo Kikushima, Akira Kurosawa, Djordje Milicevic, Hideo Oguni and Paul Zindel.
Sadomania
Sadomania – Hölle der Lust is a 1981 German-Spanish women in prison film directed by Jesus Franco, starring Ajita Wilson.
Sadomania – Hölle der Lust is a 1981 German-Spanish women in prison film directed by Jesus Franco, starring Ajita Wilson.
Scum (film)
Scum is a 1979 British crime drama film directed by Alan Clarke, portraying the brutality of life inside a British borstal.
Scum is a 1979 British crime drama film directed by Alan Clarke, portraying the brutality of life inside a British borstal.
Seven Keys (film)
Seven Keys is a 1961 British crime thriller directed by Pat Jackson and starring Alan Dobie.
Seven Keys is a 1961 British crime thriller directed by Pat Jackson and starring Alan Dobie.
Short Eyes (film)
Short Eyes is a 1977 American film adaptation of the Miguel Piñero play of the same title, directed by Robert M. Young.
Short Eyes is a 1977 American film adaptation of the Miguel Piñero play of the same title, directed by Robert M. Young.
Slaughterhouse Rock
Slaughterhouse Rock is a 1987 B-movie horror film, starring pop star Toni Basil, and featuring songs by New Wave group Devo.
Slaughterhouse Rock is a 1987 B-movie horror film, starring pop star Toni Basil, and featuring songs by New Wave group Devo.
Sleepers (film)
Sleepers is a 1996 legal drama film written, produced, and directed by Barry Levinson, and based on Lorenzo Carcaterra's 1995 novel of the same name.
Sleepers is a 1996 legal drama film written, produced, and directed by Barry Levinson, and based on Lorenzo Carcaterra's 1995 novel of the same name.
Somebody has to Shoot the Picture
Somebody has to Shoot the picture is a 1990 prison film TV movie written by photojournalist Doug Magee, inspired by his interviews with and photos of death row prisoners.
Somebody has to Shoot the picture is a 1990 prison film TV movie written by photojournalist Doug Magee, inspired by his interviews with and photos of death row prisoners.
Stir (film)
Stir is a 1984 Australian film directed by Stephen Wallace in his feature directorial debut.
Stir is a 1984 Australian film directed by Stephen Wallace in his feature directorial debut.
Stir Crazy (film)
Stir Crazy is a 1980 American comedy film starring Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor as down-on-their-luck friends who are given 125 year prison sentences after being framed for a bank robbery; ...
Stir Crazy is a 1980 American comedy film starring Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor as down-on-their-luck friends who are given 125 year prison sentences after being framed for a bank robbery; ...
Stranger Inside
Stranger Inside is a television drama film directed by Cheryl Dunye that premiered on cable television in 2001.
Stranger Inside is a television drama film directed by Cheryl Dunye that premiered on cable television in 2001.
The Big Doll House
The Big Doll House is a 1971 women in prison film starring Pam Grier, Judy Brown, Roberta Collins, Brooke Mills, and Pat Woodell.
The Big Doll House is a 1971 women in prison film starring Pam Grier, Judy Brown, Roberta Collins, Brooke Mills, and Pat Woodell.
The Big House (1930 film)
The Big House is a 1930 film starring Chester Morris and Wallace Beery that was written by Joseph Farnham, Martin Flavin, Frances Marion and Lennox Robinson, and directed by George W. Hill.
The Big House is a 1930 film starring Chester Morris and Wallace Beery that was written by Joseph Farnham, Martin Flavin, Frances Marion and Lennox Robinson, and directed by George W. Hill.
The Brig (play)
The Brig is a play written by former U.S. Marine Kenneth H. Brown (born 1936).
The Brig is a play written by former U.S. Marine Kenneth H. Brown (born 1936).
The Case Is Closed, Forget It
L'istruttoria è chiusa: dimentichi is a 1971 Italian crime drama film directed by Damiano Damiani.
L'istruttoria è chiusa: dimentichi is a 1971 Italian crime drama film directed by Damiano Damiani.
The Concrete Jungle (film)
The Concrete Jungle is a 1982 American film directed by Tom DeSimone and featuring Jill St. John and Tracey E. Bregman.
The Concrete Jungle is a 1982 American film directed by Tom DeSimone and featuring Jill St. John and Tracey E. Bregman.
The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code (released January 3, 1931) is a Hollywood crime film, directed by Howard Hawks, based on a play by Martin Flavin with cinematic adaptation by screenwriters Seton I. Miller ...
The Criminal Code (released January 3, 1931) is a Hollywood crime film, directed by Howard Hawks, based on a play by Martin Flavin with cinematic adaptation by screenwriters Seton I. Miller ...
The Escapist (2008 film)
The Escapist is a 2008 drama thriller starring Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Liam Cunningham, Seu Jorge, Dominic Cooper, Steven Mackintosh, Stephen Farrelly and Damian Lewis.
The Escapist is a 2008 drama thriller starring Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Liam Cunningham, Seu Jorge, Dominic Cooper, Steven Mackintosh, Stephen Farrelly and Damian Lewis.
The Experiment (2010 film)
The Experiment is a 2010 American thriller film directed by Paul Scheuring and starring Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker and Maggie Grace, about an experiment which resembles Philip Zimbardo's ...
The Experiment is a 2010 American thriller film directed by Paul Scheuring and starring Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker and Maggie Grace, about an experiment which resembles Philip Zimbardo's ...
The Experiment (film)
The Experiment is a 2010 American thriller film directed by Paul Scheuring and starring Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker and Maggie Grace, about an experiment which resembles Philip Zimbardo's ...
The Experiment is a 2010 American thriller film directed by Paul Scheuring and starring Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker and Maggie Grace, about an experiment which resembles Philip Zimbardo's ...
The Green Mile (film)
The Green Mile is a 1999 American drama film directed by Frank Darabont and adapted by him from the 1996 Stephen King novel of the same name.
The Green Mile is a 1999 American drama film directed by Frank Darabont and adapted by him from the 1996 Stephen King novel of the same name.
The Hill (film)
The Hill is a 1965 film directed by Sidney Lumet, set in a British army prison in North Africa in World War II. It stars Sean Connery, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen, Ossie Davis, Ian Hendry, Alf...
The Hill is a 1965 film directed by Sidney Lumet, set in a British army prison in North Africa in World War II. It stars Sean Connery, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen, Ossie Davis, Ian Hendry, Alf...
The Hurricane (1937 film)
The Hurricane is a 1937 film set in the South Seas, directed by John Ford and produced by Samuel Goldwyn Productions, about a Polynesian who is unjustly imprisoned.
The Hurricane is a 1937 film set in the South Seas, directed by John Ford and produced by Samuel Goldwyn Productions, about a Polynesian who is unjustly imprisoned.
The Hurricane (1999 film)
The Hurricane is a 1999 biographical film directed by Norman Jewison, and starring Denzel Washington.
The Hurricane is a 1999 biographical film directed by Norman Jewison, and starring Denzel Washington.
The Last Castle
The Last Castle is a 2001 American drama film directed by Rod Lurie, starring Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, and Mark Ruffalo.
The Last Castle is a 2001 American drama film directed by Rod Lurie, starring Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, and Mark Ruffalo.
The Loners
Loners (originally named Excelsior) is a spin-off mini-series of comic books from Marvel Comics, first appearing in the pages of Runaways.
Loners (originally named Excelsior) is a spin-off mini-series of comic books from Marvel Comics, first appearing in the pages of Runaways.
The Longest Yard (1974 film)
The Longest Yard is a 1974 American comedy sports-drama film about inmates at a prison who play American football against their guards.
The Longest Yard is a 1974 American comedy sports-drama film about inmates at a prison who play American football against their guards.
The Longest Yard (2005 film)
The Longest Yard is a 2005 American sports comedy film remake of the 1974 film of the same name.
The Longest Yard is a 2005 American sports comedy film remake of the 1974 film of the same name.
The Mask of Zorro
The Mask of Zorro is a 1998 American swashbuckler film based on the Zorro character created by Johnston McCulley.
The Mask of Zorro is a 1998 American swashbuckler film based on the Zorro character created by Johnston McCulley.
The Pot Carriers
The Pot Carriers is a 1962 British comedy drama film directed by Peter Graham Scott and starring Ronald Fraser, Paul Massie, Carole Lesley and Dennis Price.
The Pot Carriers is a 1962 British comedy drama film directed by Peter Graham Scott and starring Ronald Fraser, Paul Massie, Carole Lesley and Dennis Price.
The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Prisoner of Shark Island is a 1936 film loosely based on the life of Samuel Mudd, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, directed by John Ford, and starring Warner Baxter and Gloria Stuart.
The Prisoner of Shark Island is a 1936 film loosely based on the life of Samuel Mudd, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, directed by John Ford, and starring Warner Baxter and Gloria Stuart.
The Pursuit of Happiness (1971 film)
The Pursuit of Happiness is a 1971 American drama film about a student who goes on the run to avoid serving his full prison sentence for vehicular manslaughter.
The Pursuit of Happiness is a 1971 American drama film about a student who goes on the run to avoid serving his full prison sentence for vehicular manslaughter.
The Rock (film)
The Rock is a 1996 action film that primarily takes place on Alcatraz Island and in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Rock is a 1996 action film that primarily takes place on Alcatraz Island and in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Second Hundred Years (film)
The Second Hundred Years is a silent comedy short film starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy prior to their official billing as the duo Laurel and Hardy.
The Second Hundred Years is a silent comedy short film starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy prior to their official billing as the duo Laurel and Hardy.
The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
The Sun Sets at Dawn
The Sun Sets at Dawn is a 1950 American film directed by Paul Sloane.
The Sun Sets at Dawn is a 1950 American film directed by Paul Sloane.
The Trial of Joan of Arc
The Trial of Joan of Arc (Procès de Jeanne d'Arc) is a 1962 historical film by the French director Robert Bresson.
The Trial of Joan of Arc (Procès de Jeanne d'Arc) is a 1962 historical film by the French director Robert Bresson.
The United States of Leland
The United States of Leland is a 2003 American drama film by director Matthew Ryan Hoge and producer Kevin Spacey about a meek teenaged boy named Leland P. Fitzgerald (Ryan Gosling) who has ...
The United States of Leland is a 2003 American drama film by director Matthew Ryan Hoge and producer Kevin Spacey about a meek teenaged boy named Leland P. Fitzgerald (Ryan Gosling) who has ...
The Weak and the Wicked
The Weak and the Wicked is a 1954 British drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson based on the book by his wife, Joan Henry, starring Glynis Johns and Diana Dors.
The Weak and the Wicked is a 1954 British drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson based on the book by his wife, Joan Henry, starring Glynis Johns and Diana Dors.
Thunderbolt (1929 film)
Thunderbolt is a 1929 proto-noir which tells the story of a criminal, facing execution, who wants to kill the man in the next cell for being in love with his girlfriend.
Thunderbolt is a 1929 proto-noir which tells the story of a criminal, facing execution, who wants to kill the man in the next cell for being in love with his girlfriend.
Troop 1500
Troop 1500 is a documentary film about a unique Girl Scouts of the USA troop which unites mothers and daughters monthly behind the bars at the Hilltop Unit, a prison of the Texas Department ...
Troop 1500 is a documentary film about a unique Girl Scouts of the USA troop which unites mothers and daughters monthly behind the bars at the Hilltop Unit, a prison of the Texas Department ...
True Believer (1989 film)
True Believer is a 1989 courtroom drama directed by Joseph Ruben and released by Columbia Pictures.
True Believer is a 1989 courtroom drama directed by Joseph Ruben and released by Columbia Pictures.
Turn the Key Softly
Turn the Key Softly is a 1953 British drama film, directed by Jack Lee and starring Yvonne Mitchell, Joan Collins, Kathleen Harrison and Terence Morgan.
Turn the Key Softly is a 1953 British drama film, directed by Jack Lee and starring Yvonne Mitchell, Joan Collins, Kathleen Harrison and Terence Morgan.
Two Thousand Women
Two Thousand Women is a 1944 British comedy-drama war film about a camp of interned British women in Occupied France.
Two Thousand Women is a 1944 British comedy-drama war film about a camp of interned British women in Occupied France.
Two-Way Stretch
Two-Way Stretch, sometimes titled Nothing Barred, is a 1960 British comedy film, about a group of prisoners who plan to break out of jail, commit a robbery, and then break back into jail...
Two-Way Stretch, sometimes titled Nothing Barred, is a 1960 British comedy film, about a group of prisoners who plan to break out of jail, commit a robbery, and then break back into jail...
Unchained (film)
Unchained is a 1955 prison film based on the non-fiction book Prisoners are People by Kenyon J. Scudder.
Unchained is a 1955 prison film based on the non-fiction book Prisoners are People by Kenyon J. Scudder.
Undisputed
Undisputed is a 2002 action-thriller-drama movie released through Miramax.
Undisputed is a 2002 action-thriller-drama movie released through Miramax.
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing is a 2006 direct-to-video sequel to the 2002 action film Undisputed.
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing is a 2006 direct-to-video sequel to the 2002 action film Undisputed.
Undisputed III: Redemption
Undisputed III: Redemption is the third installment to the 2002 action film Undisputed.
Undisputed III: Redemption is the third installment to the 2002 action film Undisputed.
Vendetta (1986 film)
Vendetta is a 1986 prison action movie starring Karen Chase and Sandy Martin.
Vendetta is a 1986 prison action movie starring Karen Chase and Sandy Martin.
Wedlock (film)
Wedlock, originally known as Deadlock, is a 1991 science fiction action film from Home Box Office (HBO), starring Rutger Hauer.
Wedlock, originally known as Deadlock, is a 1991 science fiction action film from Home Box Office (HBO), starring Rutger Hauer.
Weeds (film)
Weeds is a 1987 American drama film about a prison inmate who writes a play that catches the attention of a visiting reporter.
Weeds is a 1987 American drama film about a prison inmate who writes a play that catches the attention of a visiting reporter.
Wicked (1931 film)
Wicked is a 1931 American black and white prison melodrama musical film, the story of woman who commits murder while trying to save her bandit husband and bears a child in prison.
Wicked is a 1931 American black and white prison melodrama musical film, the story of woman who commits murder while trying to save her bandit husband and bears a child in prison.
Women's Prison (1955 film)
Women's Prison is a 1955 film prison noir, that was directed by Lewis Seiler, and, starred Ida Lupino, Jan Sterling, and Cleo Moore.
Women's Prison is a 1955 film prison noir, that was directed by Lewis Seiler, and, starred Ida Lupino, Jan Sterling, and Cleo Moore.
You Can't Beat the Law
You Can't Beat the Law is a 1943 American film directed by Phil Rosen.
You Can't Beat the Law is a 1943 American film directed by Phil Rosen.