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.
• Celtic Pride - Focuses on crime and the lengths people will go for loyalty and love.
• The Night Manager - Espionage thriller focusing on complex characters and moral ambiguity.
• The Long Way Back - A unique take on recovery and the journey back from a dark place.