Against The Wall [1994] ThrillerBased on fascinating true events, Against The Wall is an incredibly well-crafted and thought-provoking prison movie with relentless pacing.
Shot Caller [2017] ThrillerDerivative but visually appealing, Shot Caller is a standard-issue gritty prison movie amplified by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau's strong performance.
Son of a Gun [2014] ThrillerStylish and entertaining, Son of a Gun is an Australian crime thriller with a familiar story and characters bound to keep your attention.
Blood In Blood Out AKA Bound by Honor [1993] ThrillerEmotional, visceral, and based on real events, Blood In Blood Out is a masterpiece that will become one of your favorite crime movies. Orale!
Fortress [1992] Science fictionGoing wild with the concept of a futuristic prison, Fortress is an entertaining B science fiction movie with a lot of action and familiar faces.
Le Trou AKA The Hole [1960] ThrillerCompelling and intense, Le Trou is without a shadow of a doubt the best prison escape movie based on a true story and with an engaging atmosphere.
Escape from Pretoria [2020] ThrillerIncredibly intense and nerve-wracking, Escape From Pretoria is a prison break movie based on true events taking place during Apartheid in South Africa.
The Big Bird Cage [1972] ComedyIf you've never heard of the sexploitation subgenre, The Big Bird Cage is a great way to get to know it. It features an easygoing atmosphere, an exotic setting and just the right amounts of sleaze.
Brawl in Cell Block 99 [2017] ThrillerIntense and gritty, Brawl in Cell Block 99 is a testosterone-filled extravaganza set in prison features great action sequences and nightmarish atmosphere.
The Hard Word [2002] ThrillerJuicy crime/heist thriller with a strong cast, great story, and authentic atmosphere. If you're tired of American heist movies check out this Aussie one.
Celda 211 [2009] ThrillerWe are continuing with rare and overlooked movies, and after Retroactive it's time for Celda 211, one of the most intense movies that I have seen in...
Get The Gringo [2012] ActionStylish and engaging, Get The Gringo is a gritty prison thriller heavily leaning into Mel Gibson's charm and getting away with it.
Furnace [2007] HorrorFurnace milked the shit out of its creepy prison setting to compensate for the underdeveloped characters and formulaic plot.
Lik Wong AKA Riki Oh: The Story of Ricky [1991] Movies so bad that they are goodSo outrageously violent that it's hilarious, Riki Oh: The Story of Ricky is the craziest martial arts prison movie you'll ever see.
Papillon [1973] DramaBased on true events, Papillon is one of those great seventies movies that stood the test of time. It took me quite a while to get over this doubt I...
