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1. The Green Mile. 1999 3h 9m R. 8.6 (1.4M) Rate. 61 Metascore. A tale set on death row, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the lead guard, Paul Edgecombe, recognizes John's gift, he tries to help stave off the condemned man's execution.
- The Shawshank Redemption. It had to be "Shawshank." The extraordinary film adapted from a Stephen King novella is a hopeful, nearly perfect experience about an unexpected friendship formed behind prison walls.
- A Man Escaped. French master filmmaker Robert Bresson has a notably distant style, and he employs largely non-professional actors, limited music and stylistic choices to tell his stories.
- Cool Hand Luke. "What we've got here is... failure to communicate" goes the famous line from the effortlessly cool movie "Cool Hand Luke," which features an incredible performance from screen icon Paul Newman.
- Starred Up. David Mackenzie's "Starred Up" is the most recent film in the top reaches of the list, but it's a rare example of a movie that becomes an instant classic upon release.
50 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Shot Caller. 2017 2h 1m R. 7.3 (100K) Rate. 59 Metascore. A newly released prisoner is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the streets of Southern California. Director Ric Roman Waugh Stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Omari Hardwick Lake Bell. 2. Get the Gringo.
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- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Directed by Frank Darabont. Starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton. Drama (2h 22m) 9.3 on IMDb — 91% on RT. We all saw this one coming, didn't we?
- The Green Mile (1999) Directed by Frank Darabont. Starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse. Crime, Drama, Fantasy (3h 9m) 8.6 on IMDb — 79% on RT.
- Midnight Express (1978) Directed by Alan Parker. Starring Brad Davis, Randy Quaid, John Hurt. Biography, Crime, Drama (2h 1m) 7.5 on IMDb — 93% on RT. Midnight Express based-on-a-true-story movie, this time recounting the life of Billy Hayes who was sentenced to 30-years imprisonment for smuggling hash in Istanbul.
- The Great Escape (1963) Directed by John Sturges. Starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough. Adventure, Drama, History (2h 52m) 8.2 on IMDb — 94% on RT.
1. The Shawshank Redemption. 1994 2h 22m R. 9.3 (2.9M) Rate. 82 Metascore. Over the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion. Director Frank Darabont Stars Tim Robbins Morgan Freeman Bob Gunton. 2. The Grand Illusion. 1937 1h 53m Not Rated. 8.1 (39K) Rate.
May 9, 2024 · Step into the world behind bars with our expertly curated list of the best prison movies of all time. These films offer a captivating glimpse into the lives of convicts, often exploring themes of redemption, hope, and the human will to survive against all odds.
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Nov 17, 2023 · There are plenty of prison escape movies set during World War II that have German forces as the captors, and Allied forces as the escapees, but The McKenzie Break shakes things up. Here, the ...
