Chopper [2000]
Chopper is not just a thought-provoking dark comedy but also a gritty prison movie and an engaging character study, a fucking masterpiece.
Prison Movies
Starred Up [2013]
Boasting humor that only comes out from such a horrid place as a prison, Starred Up is a compelling masterpiece oozing authenticity.
A Prayer Before Dawn [2017]
Immersive and hauntingly realistic, A Prayer Before Dawn is a gripping prison movie based on an incredible true story, a true masterpiece.
No Escape [1994]
Set on an island turned into a prison, No Escape is a solid B science fiction action movie elevated by Ray Liotta’s strong performance.
Sulla Mia Pelle AKA On My Skin [2018]
I tend to avoid slow dramas featuring difficult stories that are hard to watch. Usually, there has to be something
The Escapist [2008]
Quirky and aloof but still entertaining, The Escapist is a different kind of prison movie featuring an excellent cast led by Brian Cox.
Camp X Ray [2014]
Devoid of melodrama and focused on the characters, one of which is the prison itself, Guantanamo Bay, Camp X Ray is above all a human story.
Felon [2008]
Felon is a slow-burning prison movie featuring excellent performances, a realistic and intense atmosphere, and a haunting true story.
Against The Wall [1994]
Based on fascinating true events, Against The Wall is an incredibly well-crafted and thought-provoking prison movie with relentless pacing.
Shot Caller [2017]
Derivative 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]
Stylish 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]
Emotional, visceral, and based on real events, Blood In Blood Out is a masterpiece that will become one of your favorite crime movies. Orale!