Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Papillon List
- The Great Escape - Both films depict a daring escape from a high-security prison with a focus on camaraderie and resilience.
- Escape from Alcatraz - Similar themes of prison break and survival against the odds with a focus on the determination of the protagonist.
- Shawshank Redemption - Explores themes of hope and friendship within the confines of a prison.
- Cool Hand Luke - Features a strong-willed individual in a brutal prison setting, emphasizing rebellion and brotherhood.
- Midnight Express - Based on a true story of imprisonment and escape, focusing on the psychological effects of confinement.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - A tale of betrayal, imprisonment, and revenge with themes of perseverance and escape.
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Explores themes of rebellion against oppressive institutions, set in a mental hospital rather than a prison.
- The Green Mile - Involves prison life, camaraderie, and the exploration of the human spirit amidst confinement.
- Brubaker - A reformer's journey in a corrupt prison system, focusing on the fight for justice and freedom.
- A Man Escaped - A realist approach to a prison escape; focuses intensively on planning and execution of the escape.
- The Bridge on the River Kwai - Themes of prisoners enduring harsh conditions and planning escape; a focus on survival against adversity.
- 12 Angry Men - While not a prison movie, it explores themes of justice, camaraderie, and moral dilemmas in a confined space.
- The Last Castle - About a military prison featuring a power struggle and a strong bond among inmates.
- In the Name of the King - Features an individual's journey through adversity, focusing on personal resilience and escape from tyranny.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - This adaptation explores betrayal and a dramatic escape leading to revenge.
- Escape Plan - Action-packed film about escaping from a high-security prison, highlighting strategic planning and action.
- The Prisoner of Zenda - Similar themes of freedom, political intrigue, and identity amidst confinement.
- The Fugitive - Focuses on a man wrongfully imprisoned and his attempt to clear his name while evading capture.
- Out of Sight - Involves themes of crime, escape, and the complexities of relationships formed in adverse conditions.
- Blood Diamond - Explores themes of survival and determination against oppressive circumstances in a tough environment.
- The Trial - Themes of absurdity and struggle against a corrupt system, paralleling the experiences of imprisonment.
- Runaway Train - Prison escape story that focuses on survival, camaraderie, and the fight against despair.
- Lock Up - Involves themes of revenge and survival as a convict faces off against a corrupt warden.
- Brawl in Cell Block 99 - Intense prison setting focusing on survival and brutal confrontations.
- Prisoners - A psychological drama that focuses on the lengths one will go to in order to find freedom and justice.
- Dead Man Walking - Explores themes of morality, justice, and redemption in a prison setting.
- The Last Castle - Similar themes of rebellion and leadership amidst a harsh prison environment.
- The Life of David Gale - Explores wrongful imprisonment and the fight for justice, examining deep moral questions.
- The Chase - Crime film that delves into the complexities of justice and moral dilemmas related to incarceration.
- The Experiment - Focuses on psychological stress in a controlled environment reminiscent of prison settings.
- The Great Raid - A prisoner escape mission during WWII focusing on courage and teamwork.
- American History X - Explores themes of prison life and understanding one's own identity amid a harsh environment.
- Law Abiding Citizen - Explores the themes of justice and revenge stemming from wrongful imprisonment.
- The Last House on the Left - Explores dark themes of survival and revenge stemming from a traumatic experience.
- Chopper - Based on a true story, it portrays the life of a notorious criminal and his experiences with the prison system.
- The Pacifier - Involves themes of redemption and understanding within a setting full of conflict and challenge.
- Fallen Angel - Explores issues of justice and the fight against wrongful incarceration in a tight setting.
- Clerks II - Despite its comedic nature, it delves into themes of existentialism and choices reflected through character struggles.
- Last Resort - A gripping depiction of survival and moral dilemmas in the face of dire circumstances.
- Bloodsport - Features a protagonist overcoming adversity and showcasing determination to survive a harsh environment.
- Twelve Monkeys - Involves themes of imprisonment, sanity, and the desire for freedom within an oppressive system.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1963 | United States of America | Adventure | 261224 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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1979 | United States of America | Action | 149121 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 3 |
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1967 | United States of America | Crime | 190219 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 4 |
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1978 | United Kingdom | Biography | 88988 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 149935 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 6 |
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1975 | United States of America | Drama | 1082480 | 8.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 1425630 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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1980 | United States of America | Crime | 19659 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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1956 | France | Drama | 25387 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 10 |
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1957 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 235464 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 11 |
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1957 | United States of America | Crime | 878567 | 9 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 12 |
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2001 | United States of America | Action | 86002 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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2013 | United Kingdom | Action | 259294 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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1937 | United States of America | Adventure | 5105 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 15 |
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1993 | United States of America | Action | 322755 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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1998 | United States of America | Comedy | 100344 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2006 | Germany | Drama | 591751 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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1962 | France | Drama | 24516 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 19 |
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1985 | United States of America | Action | 33637 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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1989 | United States of America | Action | 46899 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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2017 | United States of America | Action | 77156 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 824685 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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1995 | United States of America | Crime | 102501 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2003 | Germany | Crime | 127005 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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1994 | United States of America | Action | 22353 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 26 |
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2001 | Germany | Drama | 96493 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2005 | United States of America | Action | 24098 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2009 | United Kingdom | Drama | 323648 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 101356 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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2000 | Australia | Biography | 42043 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2005 | United States of America | Comedy | 101747 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 33 |
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1945 | United States of America | Crime | 6628 | 7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 34 |
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2006 | United States of America | Comedy | 141261 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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2012 | Action | 22235 | 7.3 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 | |
| 36 |
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1988 | United States of America | Action | 95530 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 37 |
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1995 | United States of America | Mystery | 651325 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |