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Shot Caller
Some criminals are made in prison
Released
121 min
7.3/10 Votes: 101269
A newly-released prison gangster is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the streets of Southern California.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Cold Pursuit List
- Taken - Both feature a protagonist seeking revenge for a kidnapping.
- Wind River - Both involve a murder investigation in a remote setting with themes of revenge.
- The Equalizer - Follows a retired operative who seeks justice for the oppressed.
- Run All Night - Features a father trying to save his son while facing a crime syndicate.
- Law Abiding Citizen - Involves themes of revenge and justice against the system.
- A Walk Among the Tombstones - Follows a private investigator seeking justice in a dark underworld.
- Expire - Centers on a father seeking vengeance after his daughter is harmed.
- Death Wish - A remake involving a man taking justice into his own hands after a crime.
- The Revenant - Focuses on survival and revenge after a betrayal.
- Prisoners - Themes of desperation and moral ambiguity while searching for kidnapped children.
- Nightcrawler - Involves a morally ambiguous protagonist pursuing his goals at any cost.
- Memento - Involves a complex narrative centered on revenge and justice.
- The Snowman - A detective story set in a cold climate involving a serial killer.
- Body of Lies - Involves espionage and revenge set against a backdrop of conflict.
- The Punisher - Focuses on a man seeking vengeance against those who harmed his family.
- Fargo - Involves crime, dark humor, and a cold setting.
- Man On Fire - Features a bodyguard seeking revenge after a kidnapping.
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- The Hunted - Involves a man on the run from those he seeks revenge against.
- Out of Sight - A crime thriller with a blend of humor and dark themes.
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- The Taken Trilogy - All installments feature intense revenge plots around kidnapping.
- Shot Caller - Involves crime, prison, and the lengths one goes for family.
- The Accountant - Features a protagonist with exceptional skills seeking justice.
- Hell or High Water - Focuses on two brothers committing crimes for a greater purpose.
- Dead Man's Shoes - A man returns to seek revenge on those who wronged him.
- Redemption - Involves a former convict seeking revenge while grappling with his past.
- A History of Violence - Explores the consequences of a violent past and the pursuit of justice.
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- The Man from Nowhere - Centers on a man seeking to rescue a girl from the hands of criminals.
- Eastern Promises - Involves themes of crime, vengeance, and moral complexity in a dark world.
- Kiss the Girls - A detective hunts a serial kidnapper and faces moral dilemmas.
- Deadly Pursuit - A game of cat-and-mouse thriller involving criminal motivations.
- 22 Jump Street - Characters balancing humor with crime-fighting in extreme situations.
- The Brave One - Involves revenge from a woman who suffers a traumatic experience.
- The Village - Involves a struggle against dark forces in a secluded setting.
- The Ice Harvest - A crime drama set during a cold winter with darkly comedic undertones.
- The Night Before - Crime and humor mix, involving friends dealing with past decisions.
- Pain & Gain - Based on true crime, delving into the motives behind extreme actions.
- Sicario - Involves themes of crime and moral ambiguity within a dark narrative.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Brawl in Cell Block 99 List
- Shot Caller - Both explore the dark world of prison life and the moral complexities of crime.
- Law Abiding Citizen - Features intense themes of vengeance and justice within the criminal justice system.
- Death Wish - A gritty revenge film depicting one man's descent into violence following a personal tragedy.
- The Purge - Both involve a struggle for survival in a brutal, lawless environment.
- The Escapist - Focuses on prison life and a plan to escape, highlighting desperation and physical confrontations.
- A History of Violence - Explores the repercussions of violence on personal life, with tense action sequences.
- Heat - Crime drama with intense confrontations and complex characters often dealing with morality.
- The Raid: Redemption - Intense, violent action in a confined space, focusing on survival and combat.
- Green Room - A group trapped in a violent situation, depicting survival amidst brutality.
- Oldboy - Themes of vengeance and confinement with graphic violence and twists.
- Killing Them Softly - A crime film that examines the consequences of violence in the criminal underworld.
- Good Time - A gritty narrative following a desperate man making bad choices to save his brother.
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- Belly - Features criminal elements, intense confrontations, and themes of loyalty and betrayal.
- The Mechanic - Involves themes of crime with a focus on violent action sequences and personal ethics.
- John Wick - Vicious action film focusing on revenge against insurmountable odds.
- Sin City - Noir style with dark narratives, violence, and crime-based stories.
- The Equalizer - A vigilante fights against powerful enemies, showcasing intense, emotional combat.
- Prisoners - A dark thriller exploring moral dilemmas and the lengths people will go to for family.
- Southpaw - A gritty portrayal of personal struggle and redemption with intense physicality.
- I Saw the Devil - Graphic violence and revenge against the backdrop of crime, with psychological depth.
- Rampage - Focus on intense action within a flawed system, featuring themes of personal vengeance.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - Themes of betrayal, revenge, and intense personal transformation, with some violence.
- A Clockwork Orange - Explores violence and dystopia with a focus on the dark side of human nature.
- Snowfall - Crime drama exploring the effects of the drug trade on personal lives and violence.
- Bloodsport - Martial arts competition filled with brutal physical confrontations akin to prison fights.
- A Prophet - Story of survival inside prison, with themes of power and violence.
- Scarface - Intense drama following a man's ruthless rise in the crime world, depicting excessive violence.
- Gangs of New York - Explores brutal historical conflicts within the crime world, similar moral complexities.
- Sin Nombre - A harrowing journey within the criminal underworld, focusing on survival.
- The Way Back - A story of resilience and survival that explores the emotional and physical struggles of its characters.
- Shutter Island - Dark atmosphere and moral ambiguity, exploring complex characters facing violent circumstances.
- The Belko Experiment - Survival themes in a confined space, dealing with moral dilemmas and extreme violence.
- Dead Man's Shoes - Explores themes of revenge and violence through a personal lens.
- Falling Down - Explores the breakdown of a man's psyche and descent into violence in a chaotic environment.
- Blood In, Blood Out - An exploration of gang life, prison, and the struggles of loyalty and identity.
- The Outsider - Centered around the criminal underworld, depicting gritty conflicts and survival.
- Enter the Dragon - Martial arts film featuring intense fights and a strong protagonist against overwhelming odds.
- Fury - Intense battle sequences and character depth amid harsh circumstances.
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Intense drama dealing with crime and a strong lead facing dark circumstances.
- Taken - A relentless hunt for a kidnapped person, showcasing intense action and desperation.
- The Wire - A deep dive into the lives affected by crime with moral complexity and realism.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Starred Up List
- Trainspotting - Explores the struggles of addiction and the gritty underbelly of society.
- The Shawshank Redemption - Focuses on life in prison and the bonds formed among inmates.
- Bronson - A biographical film about a notorious criminal and his life in prison.
- A Prophet - A coming-of-age story set in a French prison, highlighting power dynamics.
- The Green Mile - Explores life on death row and the supernatural elements associated with it.
- Orange Is the New Black - A comedic yet serious portrayal of women's lives in prison.
- Dead Man's Shoes - A dark, intense thriller with themes of vengeance and redemption.
- The Outsider - Covers themes of violence and survival, set in a hostile environment.
- American History X - Explores themes of racism, prison life, and personal transformation.
- The Experiment - Based on a real-life psychological experiment set in a prison environment.
- Lock Up - An action drama about a convict striving to survive in a brutal prison.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - Involves themes of betrayal, revenge, and life in prison.
- Animal Factory - Focuses on life inside a maximum-security prison and its harsh realities.
- The Hurt Locker - Intensely explores the psychological effects of war, similar to prison life stress.
- The Bridge - A documentary on the Golden Gate Bridge's psychological impact, touching on despair.
- The Road - Post-apocalyptic themes of survival and the human condition, darker tone.
- Oz - A gritty television drama set in a maximum-security prison, examining inmate lives.
- Prisoners - Intense thriller about the lengths a father will go to rescue his daughter.
- Blood In, Blood Out - Explores gang culture, prison life, and loyalty among friends.
- Uncut Gems - A gritty film focusing on personal downfall and high-stakes situations.
- Rise of the Footsoldier - British crime drama exploring violence and the criminal underworld.
- The Night Of - A miniseries centered on a murder trial and the prison system.
- I Am a Killer - A documentary series featuring personal stories of convicts in prison.
- The Sopranos - Focuses on crime, moral dilemmas, and the challenges faced by criminals.
- Fight Club - Explores themes of identity, violence, and societal disillusionment.
- The Wire - Examines life in Baltimore with a gritty focus on crime and punishment.
- Just Mercy - An emotional courtroom drama focused on wrongful convictions and the justice system.
- Mary Lou's Last Dance - Explores dark themes of despair and personal confrontation.
- Caged - Depicts the harsh realities of life within a women's prison.
- The Scorpion King - A film about revenge and survival in a brutal world.
- Papillon - A prison escape movie that explores resilience and camaraderie.
- Brawl in Cell Block 99 - Intense action thriller set within a prison, focusing on survival.
- Shot Caller - A man’s transformation while serving time in prison and its consequences.
- The Last Castle - Focused on rebellion against authority within a military prison.
- Rescue Dawn - Survival in a prison camp during the Vietnam War, exploring resilience.
- Dead Man Walking - Explores the emotional landscape of the death penalty and its ramifications.
- Yellowjackets - Survival drama that dives deep into psychological horror and human relationships.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Lock Up List
- American History X - Explores themes of incarceration and the consequences of violence.
- The Shawshank Redemption - Set in prison, focusing on the struggles and friendships formed behind bars.
- Prison Break - A thrilling series about escape from prison and the dynamics within.
- Escape from Alcatraz - A classic film about breaking out of a high-security prison.
- A Clockwork Orange - Explores crime and punishment in a dystopian future.
- Dead Man Walking - Focuses on the death penalty and the prison system.
- The Green Mile - Centering on the lives of death row inmates and the guards who supervise them.
- Hunger - A harrowing depiction of a hunger strike in a Northern Irish prison.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - A tale of wrongful imprisonment and revenge.
- Oz - A gritty, realist portrayal of life inside a maximum-security prison.
- Law Abiding Citizen - Involves themes of justice and revenge stemming from a prison setting.
- Brawl in Cell Block 99 - A brutal depiction of prison life and the lengths a man will go to.
- The Experiment - A film about a psychological experiment in a simulated prison environment.
- Shot Caller - Follows a businessman turned prison gang member and his struggle for survival.
- Carandiru - Based on the true story of life and a massacre in a Brazilian prison.
- The Last Castle - Focuses on military prison life and rebellion against authority.
- Straight Outta Compton - Portrays the challenges of growing up in a tough environment with legal consequences.
- Fifty Dead Men Walking - Based on a real-life story of an undercover agent in the prison system.
- A Prayer Before Dawn - Dramatizes the harrowing experience of an inmate in a Thai prison.
- Escape Plan - Involves elaborate schemes about prison breaks and survival.
- Choke - Explores themes of guilt and redemption in a non-traditional setting.
- The Night Of - A gripping miniseries about a young man accused of murder and the prison's impact on him.
- Get the Gringo - Focuses on prison life in a corrupt Mexican jail and the fight for survival.
- Blood in, Blood Out - Explores gang life and imprisonment, focusing heavily on brotherhood and prison culture.
- The Last House on the Left - While not entirely set in a prison, it does explore justice and vengeance themes.
- Juvenile - A documentary that explores the experiences of incarcerated youths.
- Cell 211 - A gripping Spanish thriller about a prison riot and survival.
- Lawless - Set during Prohibition, explores the consequences of criminal life.
- The Other Side of the Law - Delves into the complexities of criminal justice and incarceration.
- Green Street Hooligans - Focuses on gang culture and the consequences of violence, similar to prison themes.
- Righteous Kill - Involves themes of justice, vengeance, and characters with dark pasts.
- The Wire - Explores the drug trade and its impact on the city, including the prison system.
- Kingdom - Explores themes of imprisonment and survival in a life-or-death situation.
- Bronson - A biographical film about one of Britain's most notorious prisoners.
- Django Unchained - Though set in a different era, it features themes of captivity and freedom.
- The Kingdom - Interweaves stories about law enforcement affecting the criminal justice system.
- Visceral: Between the Jaws of Life - Explores the brutality of life in a women's prison.
- Inside Out - Explores the implications of incarceration and personal transformation.
- Orphan Black - Contains strong themes of identity, ethical dilemmas, and life's darker paths.
- The Brinks Job - Explores heist involvement and subsequent imprisonment.
- The Prisoner - A classic series that delves into themes of captivity and personal rights.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Night Comes for Us List
- The Raid: Redemption - Intense martial arts action with brutal fight sequences.
- The Night Comes for Us - A visceral action film with a focus on violent confrontations.
- John Wick - Stylized action and revenge themes with choreographed fight scenes.
- Kill Bill: Volume 1 - Strong female lead with martial arts and revenge narrative.
- Oldboy - Dark revenge thriller with intense action and complex storytelling.
- Iko Uwais: The Best Stunts - Features incredible stunt work from the star of The Raid series.
- Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior - High-octane martial arts film with raw fighting scenes.
- Headshot - Action-packed film featuring a protagonist with a mysterious past.
- Dredd - Futuristic action and gritty confrontations in a lawless world.
- Abduction - Action thriller with fast-paced fight sequences and plot twists.
- The Man from Nowhere - Intense action and a story driven by personal vengeance.
- Ator: The Fighting Eagle - Fantasy action with over-the-top combat and adventure.
- Raees - Action-drama with strong characters, intense fights, and a crime backdrop.
- The Accountant - Unexpected action sequences layered with a complex story of vengeance.
- Extraction - Action cinema with gripping sequences and a rescue mission storyline.
- Taken - Classic revenge narrative featuring a father on a mission to save his daughter.
- The Equalizer - Revenge and vigilante justice melded with intense action scenes.
- Deadpool - Dark humor mixed with extreme violence and stylistic action sequences.
- Mortal Kombat - Fighting film based on a video game, featuring intense combat scenes.
- Fury - World War II setting with intense action and a focus on camaraderie and conflict.
- Pacific Rim - Epic battles and kaiju fighting with dynamic visual action.
- The Villainess - High-octane action with a strong female protagonist and stunning martial arts.
- Shot Caller - Crime drama with intense action, prison narrative, and personal stakes.
- Blood and Bone - Martial arts film centered around revenge and street fighting.
- Man of Tai Chi - Martial arts action with a philosophical undertone and intense combat.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Classical martial arts epic combining stunning visuals and action.
- Sicario - Intense crime drama with visceral action and a morally ambiguous narrative.
- Kill List - Crime drama with heavy action elements and psychological tension.
- Blade II - Action-packed supernatural thriller with relentless fight scenes.
- The Princess - Fast-paced action with a strong female lead and martial arts elements.
- Hitman: Agent 47 - Action film with a professional killer facing off against adversaries.
- Kong: Skull Island - High-adrenaline action adventure depicting epic battles.
- Blade Runner 2049 - Sci-fi action with intense confrontations and deep storytelling.
- Rambo: Last Blood - Action-packed film about revenge with high-stakes confrontations.
- The Bourne Identity - Action thriller featuring a protagonist with a mysterious past and intense fight scenes.
- Scarface - Crime drama with extreme violence and a focus on the dark side of power.
- Brawl in Cell Block 99 - Brutal prison drama centered around violence and survival.
- Hardcore Henry - Unique perspective on action filmmaking with intense fight sequences.
- Warrior - Emotional story with intense fighting and brotherhood theme.
- Casino Royale - Action thriller with sharp combat scenes and high tension.
- Tomb Raider - Adventure film with strong action elements and a resourceful female lead.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Town That Dreaded Sundown List
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - Both films revolve around a rural horror setting and involve a serial killer.
- The Strangers - Features a home invasion storyline with a similar sense of dread and terror.
- Friday the 13th - Classic slasher film with a focus on rural camping settings and stalking.
- Wolf Creek - Involves a tragic encounter with a violent stranger in a desolate area.
- Зодчий - A suspenseful atmospheric film with horror elements similar to rural slasher themes.
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes - Utilizes a documentary style to explore disturbing criminal acts and their effects.
- Silence of the Lambs - Focuses on serial killers and the psychological hunt for them.
- The Snowtown Murders - Inspired by real crimes with a dark and chilling atmosphere.
- Zodiac - Based on real-life events surrounding a serial killer and the investigation.
- American Psycho - Explores themes of psychopathy and societal facade.
- The Blair Witch Project - Found footage film with a sense of impending doom and rural horror.
- Cabin in the Woods - A modern horror with twists and commentary on horror tropes.
- Ed Gein - Based on real-life serial killer Ed Gein, with elements of horror.
- My Friend Dahmer - A biographical drama about the infamous serial killer from his teenage years.
- Maniac - Explores the mind of a disturbed individual and includes violent themes.
- True Detective (Season 1) - Involves a complex investigation of a string of murders in a Southern setting.
- No Country for Old Men - Features a cat-and-mouse chase with a sociopath in a bleak setting.
- Scream - Re-invented slasher genre that pays homage to earlier horror films.
- The Fall - Follows a detective hunting down a serial killer, rich in psychological tension.
- Seven - A dark, nihilistic film featuring detectives hunting a serial killer.
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Involves crime investigation with deep psychological elements.
- Prisoners - Engages in a disturbing narrative about kidnapping and moral ambiguity.
- The Ritual - Contains elements of horror and dread in a remote wilderness setting.
- Hush - A tense thriller involving a deaf protagonist being stalked by a killer.
- I Know What You Did Last Summer - Teen horror revolving around a group haunted by a secret from their past.
- The Invitation - Psychological thriller with a haunting, slow-building tension.
- Fargo - Murder mystery in a rural setting, combining crime with dark humor.
- The Conjuring - Supernatural horror with a suspenseful atmosphere and family themes.
- The Descent - Survival horror with a group trapped in a terrifying environment.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street - A slasher film that introduces a supernatural aspect to terror.
- The Killing of America - A documentary-style film focusing on real-life crimes and their impact.
- Shot Caller - Involves crime dynamics and moral choices with intense drama.
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Long-running crime series focusing on disturbing criminal cases.
- The Following - Centers on a serial killer and the consequences of his cult-like followers.
- The Keepers - True crime documentary series investigating a real-life murder and its aftermath.
- Mindhunter - Explores the early days of criminal psychology and profiling of serial killers.
- You - Follows a stalker whose obsession leads to violent outcomes.
- Sicario - Intense crime drama exploring the drug trade, with moral conflict.
- The Chaser - South Korean thriller focusing on the cat-and-mouse pursuit of a serial killer.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Banshee List
- Justified - Focuses on a U.S. Marshall with a rugged disposition and a strong sense of justice in a rural setting.
- Sons of Anarchy - A gritty story about an outlaw motorcycle club involved in crime and family drama.
- The Shield - Centers around a team of police officers who operate outside the law, with high-stakes drama and action.
- Ray Donovan - Follows a fixer for the rich and famous in Los Angeles, blending crime and personal drama.
- The Wire - An ensemble crime drama that explores various facets of society, focusing on law enforcement and criminal elements.
- Hannibal - Intense psychological thriller centering on a gifted criminal profiler and his relationship with a cunning psychiatrist.
- Breaking Bad - A high school chemistry teacher turns to manufacturing methamphetamine, leading to intense criminal drama.
- Aziz Ansari: Master of None - While primarily a comedy, it explores deep themes of family and cultural conflicts.
- True Detective - Anthology series with dark themes and complex characters, often dealing with crime and morality.
- Nikita - Follows an ex-assassin trying to take down the organization that trained her, packed with action and espionage.
- The Americans - Follows two Russian spies posing as an American married couple during the Cold War, with tension and deceit.
- Narcos - Based on the real-life stories of drug cartels and law enforcement, filled with action and complexity.
- The Sopranos - A deep dive into the life of a mob boss trying to balance family and crime, with rich character development.
- Daredevil - Features a vigilante fighting crime in Hell's Kitchen, blending action with moral questions.
- Queen of the South - Follows a woman who rises to power in the drug trafficking world, filled with action and betrayal.
- Bosch - Follows LAPD detective Harry Bosch as he solves murders while navigating the complexities of the justice system.
- Bloodline - Family drama with dark secrets and crime elements, exploring the dynamics of a family under pressure.
- Luther - Features a brilliant but troubled detective as he hunts down dangerous criminals.
- Shot Caller - A businessman is drawn into the criminal underworld after being incarcerated, blending action and crime themes.
- Taken - Action-packed series following a former CIA operative who uses his skills to save his loved ones from danger.
- Into the Badlands - Set in a post-apocalyptic world where martial arts dominate, focusing on power struggles and survival.
- Gangs of London - Explores the power struggles and violence within the criminal underworld of London with intense action.
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - A revenge-driven story packed with action, martial arts, and strong female characters.
- Halt and Catch Fire - Follows a group of engineers and visionaries during the tech boom of the 1980s, driven by ambition and conflict.
- The Night Of - An intricate look at a murder case in New York City, featuring themes of crime, injustice, and morality.
- Fargo - Darkly comedic crime anthology series with eccentric characters and complex plots.
- Bodyguard - A political thriller about a war veteran assigned to protect a controversial politician, filled with tension and action.
- The Punisher - Follows a vigilante with a dark past who seeks revenge against the criminals who wronged him.
- Prison Break - Centers around the breaking out of an innocent man from a maximum-security prison, filled with action and intrigue.
- The Blacklist - Focuses on a former criminal mastermind who helps the FBI catch high-profile criminals, filled with plots and twists.
- Mindhunter - Follows FBI agents studying criminal psychology and serial killers, with a dark and intense narrative.
- Falling Skies - Explores survival and resistance in a post-apocalyptic world after an alien invasion, with intense action.
- Colombiana - Follows a young woman who becomes an assassin to avenge her family's murder, blending action and revenge.
- The Deuce - A gritty portrayal of the rise of the porn industry in New York in the 1970s and its impact on the city.
- Sherlock - A modern take on the detective genre featuring intricate plots and a contemporary setting.
- Westworld - Explores morality and identity in a western-themed amusement park, with complex characters and layered narratives.
- The Outsider - Merges supernatural elements with a murder mystery, involving law enforcement and deep psychological aspects.
- Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw - Features high-octane action and a focus on unlikely partnerships in the criminal world.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Cell 211 List
- A Prophet - A gripping French prison drama about a young Arab man who rises in the criminal underworld.
- The Shawshank Redemption - Follows the story of a man wrongfully imprisoned and his journey within the brutal prison system.
- Escape from Alcatraz - Focused on the infamous escape from the maximum security prison, filled with tension and drama.
- Prisoners - A thriller emphasizing desperation and moral ambiguity in a complex, dark narrative.
- Shot Caller - Follows a businessman forced to adapt to survive in a brutal prison environment and ultimately impacts his family.
- The Green Mile - Explores the profound effects and moral dilemmas associated with life and death on death row.
- Law Abiding Citizen - Revenge and justice themes unfold as a man takes matters into his own hands against a corrupt justice system.
- The Great Escape - Focuses on a group of prisoners during World War II attempting to escape from a German camp.
- Felon - Follows a family man who ends up in prison and faces the harsh realities of prison life.
- American History X - Explores themes of racism, redemption, and the cyclical nature of violence set against a prison backdrop.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - A classic tale of betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of imprisonment.
- Brawl in Cell Block 99 - A brutal tale of a former boxer sent to prison who must fight to protect his family.
- The Experiment - A psychological thriller that explores the effects of power dynamics in a prison-like environment.
- Dead Man Walking - Focuses on the relationship between a nun and a death row inmate, exploring morality and redemption.
- The Night of - A limited series dealing with a complex murder case and how it impacts the lives of those involved.
- Oz - An intense HBO prison drama series that addresses the intricacies of prison politics and social issues.
- Elite Squad - Focuses on the struggle against crime and corruption in Brazil's prisons and favelas.
- Vis a Vis - A Spanish prison drama focusing on young women's experiences within a corrupt prison system.
- Orange Is the New Black - A comedic yet serious portrayal of life in a women's federal prison based on real experiences.
- A Man Escaped - A minimalist film about a prisoner's desperate attempt to escape from captivity during WWII.
- The Last Castle - A former General leads inmates against the corrupt prison warden in a fight for dignity.
- Midnight Express - Based on a true story of an American student imprisoned in Turkey for drug trafficking.
- The Escapists - Follows prisoners who plan an intricate escape, highlighting the theme of survival and hope.
- Get the Gringo - A dark comedy involving a bank robber who ends up in a corrupt Mexican prison.
- Bronson - Tells the story of one of the UK’s most notorious prisoners and his violent exploits behind bars.
- The Stanford Prison Experiment - Based on the real-life psychological study demonstrating the effects of perceived power in a prison scenario.
- Lawless - A gritty story of three brothers running bootlegging operations during Prohibition, dealing with law enforcement.
- In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale - A tale of revenge and redemption set in a dark, oppressive environment.
- The Box - A mix of ethical dilemmas and unexpected twists, though not directly related to prison, it embodies moral tension.
- Twelve Years a Slave - Based on a true story of a man kidnapped and sold into slavery, exploring themes of survival and injustice.
- The Prisoner of Zenda - A classic tale of mistaken identity and imprisonment in a royal setting.
- The Cage - Explores the harsh realities of life in a high-security environment.
- The Rescue - Features the struggle and tenacity of individuals trapped and desperate for freedom.
- The Other Side of the Door - A mix of suspense and tension while dealing with themes of loss and redemption.
- 3:10 to Yuma - A gripping showdown involving a hardened criminal and a lawman trying to bring him to justice.
- Blood In Blood Out - A powerful story about the bond and struggles of three Chicano relatives dealing with gang life and imprisonment.
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