Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to 20,000 Years in Sing Sing List
- The Shawshank Redemption - Both depict the struggles of inmates in a harsh prison environment.
- Escape from Alcatraz - Focuses on prison life and the theme of escape from a maximum-security facility.
- Cool Hand Luke - Highlights individualism and rebellion against authority in a prison setting.
- Dead Man Walking - Explores the moral complexities of crime, punishment, and redemption in prison.
- Prison Break - Centers on a character's plan to break out of prison, filled with suspense and drama.
- The Green Mile - A gripping prison drama with supernatural elements and deep emotional themes.
- American History X - Explores themes of redemption and the impact of incarceration on one’s life.
- The Great Escape - Based on a true story of a mass escape from a German POW camp during WWII.
- Birdman of Alcatraz - The story of a man who finds purpose and redemption while serving a life sentence.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - Revenge story involving wrongful imprisonment and the struggle for justice.
- Natural Born Killers - Examines crime and the media's portrayal of it, with a focus on life on the edge.
- Oz - A gritty, realistic portrayal of life in a maximum-security prison.
- Law Abiding Citizen - Deals with themes of justice and revenge that are common in prisoner narratives.
- Goodfellas - Explores crime, betrayal, and the realities of the criminal underworld.
- Les Misérables - Story of redemption, justice, and the impact of imprisonment on lives.
- Nefarious - Delves into morality within the confines of a prison, exploring humanity's darker sides.
- The Scorpion King - Involves a similar theme of fighting against oppression, though with an adventurous twist.
- The Last Castle - A story that unfolds in a military prison, focusing on leadership and rebellion.
- The Life of David Gale - Explores themes of wrongful conviction and the death penalty within a prison context.
- My Name is Earl - Follows a character's journey for redemption, akin to the emotional arcs in prison dramas.
- The Experiment - Based on a psychological study in a prison environment, showcasing human behavior under stress.
- A Prophet - Follows a young man's rise within a prison's criminal hierarchy.
- Into the Abyss - A documentary that explores crime, punishment, and the prison system.
- The Inside Man - Focuses on the intricacies of a hostage situation in relation to crime and justice.
- Rocky - Themes of struggle, redemption, and fighting against the odds resonate with prison stories.
- Carcerem - Explores psychological and social issues within the confines of a prison.
- Felon - Focuses on life within a prison and the harsh realities faced by inmates.
- Cinemax's Banshee - Involves crime, corruption, and the impact of the prison system on society.
- The Stanford Prison Experiment - Explores the dynamics of power and imprisonment through a psychological lens.
- Shot Caller - Follows a man who becomes involved with gangs in prison and the consequences that follow.
- Behind Bars: Rookie Year - A documentary series about the real-life experiences of new corrections officers.
- The Wrong Man - Explores wrongful imprisonment and the impact of an unjust legal system.
- Unbroken - The struggles of a survivor during and after tough conditions in a POW camp.
- Heist - While not prison-centered, it deals with crime and the lives affected by it.
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Focuses on the criminal justice process and the lives affected by crime.
- Four Brothers - Revenge story linked to crime and family ties amidst societal chaos.
- Deadwood - Gritty exploration of crime, morality, and the law in a corrupt society.
- Snowpiercer - A fight against systemic oppression, though within a unique confined environment.
- Sin City - Crime-centric narrative featuring morally ambiguous characters in a gritty world.
- Caged - Examines the psychological effects and realities of female incarceration.
- Cell Block 99 - A raw portrayal of crime and survival in an unforgiving prison system.
- Lock Up - Highlights themes of confinement, power dynamics, and survival in a prison environment.
- The Electric Chair - Delves into the psychological aspects and moral dilemmas of capital punishment.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1994 | United States of America | Drama | 2927360 | 9.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 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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1995 | United States of America | Crime | 102501 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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2005 | United States of America | Action | 588002 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 6 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 1425630 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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1963 | United States of America | Adventure | 261224 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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1962 | United States of America | Biography | 19559 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 10 |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 149935 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 11 |
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1994 | United States of America | Action | 254185 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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1997 | United States of America | Crime | 108022 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 13 |
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2009 | United Kingdom | Drama | 323648 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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1990 | United States of America | Biography | 1273730 | 8.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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2012 | United Kingdom | Drama | 348396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 16 |
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2023 | United States of America | Horror | 29495 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 146471 | 5.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 18 |
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2001 | United States of America | Action | 86002 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2003 | Germany | Crime | 127005 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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2005 | United States of America | Comedy | 110599 | 7.8 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
| 21 |
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2001 | Germany | Drama | 96493 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2009 | France | Crime | 102788 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2011 | United States of America | Crime | 17451 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 24 |
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2019 | United Kingdom | Drama | 287 | 8.2 | Serie | Returning Series | |
| 25 |
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1976 | United States of America | Drama | 636100 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 26 |
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2008 | United States of America | Crime | 84158 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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2015 | United States of America | Thriller | 46436 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 101269 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2015 | Reality-TV | 247 | 7.8 | Serie | Canceled | ||
| 30 |
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1956 | United States of America | Drama | 31749 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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2014 | United States of America | Action | 184194 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2001 | United States of America | Action | 39290 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 128409 | 8.1 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 34 |
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2005 | United States of America | Action | 160036 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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2004 | United States of America | Crime | 119179 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 36 |
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2013 | Czech Republic | Action | 393218 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 37 |
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2005 | United States of America | Thriller | 797228 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 38 |
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1950 | United States of America | Crime | 4912 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 39 |
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1989 | United States of America | Action | 46899 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 40 |
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1976 | United States of America | Crime | 156 | 4.2 | Movie | Released | R |