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1. Carlito's Way (1993)
R | 144 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A Puerto Rican former convict, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of N.Y.C.
Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, John Leguizamo
Votes: 233,000 | Gross: $36.95M
2. The Red Circle (1970)
Not Rated | 140 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After leaving prison, master thief Corey crosses paths with a notorious escapee and an alcoholic former policeman. The trio proceed to plot an elaborate heist.
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville | Stars: Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volontè, Yves Montand
Votes: 28,275 | Gross: $0.37M
3. Corrective Measures (2022)
TV-MA | 106 min | Action, Sci-Fi
In the world's most dangerous maximum security prison filled with supervillain inmates and corrupt staff, tensions rise leading to anarchy and destruction.
Director: Sean Patrick O'Reilly | Stars: Michael Rooker, Tom Cavanagh, Brennan Mejia, Kevin Zegers
Votes: 4,614
4. K-11 (2012)
Not Rated | 88 min | Drama
A record producer comes around after binging on drink and drugs. He finds himself in a section of the Los Angeles County Jail reserved for homosexuals, which is ruled by a transgender woman named Mousey.
Director: Jules Stewart | Stars: Goran Visnjic, Kate del Castillo, D.B. Sweeney, Portia Doubleday
Votes: 1,777
5. The Traveling Executioner (1970)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Western
Stacy Keach is electrifying as Jonas Candide, an ex-carny who in 1918 travels around the bayou with a portable electric chair. At $100 a head, he renders his services with loving care. But then he falls for a female "client".
Director: Jack Smight | Stars: Stacy Keach, Marianna Hill, Bud Cort, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 453
6.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode:
Stress Position
(2005)
TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Detective Mike Logan inserts himself into the murder investigation of a correctional officer that may have a connection to his girlfriend who's a nurse at the victim's prison.
Director: Frank Prinzi | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance
Votes: 367
7.
Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode:
Contempt of Court
(1987)
TV-14 | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Crocket goes to jail to protect his source when he and Tubbs tackle organized crime.
Director: Jan Eliasberg | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Votes: 392
8.
Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode:
Walk-Alone
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Tubbs goes undercover in a penitentiary to try and smoke out a group of corrupt prison guards.
Director: David Jackson | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Votes: 498
9.
Millennium (1996–1999)
Episode:
In Arcadia Ego
(1998)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Frank tries to track down a couple of desperate escaped female convicts, who are in love and believe that God had bless them with miraculous pregnancy, before the trigger happy sheriff and his men find them first.
Director: Thomas J. Wright | Stars: Lance Henriksen, Megan Gallagher, Terry O'Quinn, Missy Crider
Votes: 305
10.
Monsters (1988–1990)
Episode:
Cellmates
(1990)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Spoiled American ends up in a South American jail for killing a kid with his car. He counts on his rich daddy's lawyer to get him out but a weird old political prisoner tells him he's in "the bad cell" that no one ever leaves.
Director: Stephen Tolkin | Stars: Maxwell Caulfield, Ferdy Mayne, David Sage, Geno Silva
Votes: 90
11.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
A Town Without Pity
(2000)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With things wild in Em City, O'Reily begins a surprising affair. Zabitz asks Schillinger for protection from Keller--who tries to get into the rehab program to make amends with Sister Pete.... See full summary »
Director: J. Miller Tobin | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,101
12.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Capital P
(1997)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Governor Devlin has reinstated capital punishment in the state--and the first Oz prisoner scheduled to die is Jefferson Keane, who killed a Latino in their skirmish. Before he's executed, Keane donates a kidney to his ailing sister.
Director: Darnell Martin | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 2,413
13.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
God's Chillin'
(1997)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Friction is growing in the wake of two deaths so Said, Wiseguy leader Schibetta and Gangbanger Jefferson Keane are brought together by Warden Glynn, who tells them to keep their boys quiet or else he'll lock the prison down.
Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 2,461
14.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Losing Your Appeal
(1998)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Augustus Hill's appeal is denied, despite the efforts of Said, who has better luck with Poet's poems. Meanwhile, O'Reily survives his lumpectomy, and now focuses his attention on Dr. Nathan.
Director: Keith Samples | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,122
15.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Plan B
(1997)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A recovered Said ostracizes Huseni Mershah for turning his back on him when he was dying--and orders all the Muslims to cast him out. Impressed by Said's power, Groves decides to kill Glynn... See full summary »
Director: Darnell Martin | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 2,370
16.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Straight Life
(1997)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The infiltration of drugs into Oz has reached scary levels, and the efforts of McManus and Glynn to find out who's smuggling backfire in a deadly way. Despite a lockdown, drugs continue to ... See full summary »
Directors: Leslie Libman, Larry Williams | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 2,304
17.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Strange Bedfellows
(1998)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Schillinger attempts to enlist Said to get him out of jail. Recovered from being poisoned, Schibetta is brutalized by Adebisi, losing 'control' of Oz. Meanwhile, Alvarez is bumped out of ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,104
18.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
The Routine
(1997)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In the 'Emerald City' experimental unit of Oswald State Penitentiary, we meet some of the diverse inmates who exist in a pecking order of Gangbangers, Latinos, Muslims, Westies, Aryans and Wiseguys.
Director: Darnell Martin | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 3,089
19.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
U.S. Male
(1999)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Wangler 'finds out' his wife and her lover were murdered execution-style. Meanwhile, Poet and Pierce get burned by Hernandez, Ricardo and Guerra. Lockdown ensues, and Wangler finds himself vulnerable--and in a cell with Adebisi.
Director: Steve Buscemi | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 2,007
20.
PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
Episode:
Solitary Confinement
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Peter goes undercover as new inmate in prison to investigate the baffling death of a convicted murderer, who somehow choked on dirt while being in solitary confinement known as Room 216, a place where terrors from the past can kill.
Director: Ron Oliver | Stars: Matt Frewer, Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, Colin Fox
Votes: 17
21.
Reacher (2022– )
Episode:
Welcome to Margrave
(2022)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Jack Reacher, recently discharged from the Army, travels to Margrave, GA where he discovers that the idyllic town is a cesspool of corruption. After it becomes personal, he vows to burn it down.
Director: Thomas Vincent | Stars: Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Chris Webster
Votes: 7,369
22.
Reacher (2022– )
Episode:
First Dance
(2022)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When more victims are discovered, Reacher attempts to get answers but is set up. Roscoe discovers a threatening message.
Director: Sam Hill | Stars: Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Chris Webster
Votes: 5,978
23.
Narco Wars (2020–2022)
Episode:
The Mob: Drugs, Bugs and the Dapper Don
(2021)
Documentary, Crime, History
A ruthless capo, John Gotti, breaks the Mafia's most sacred rules to become boss and protect his drug empire.
Directors: Max Stern, Wilfred Spears | Stars: Anthony Ruggiano Jr., George Gabriel, George Anastasia, John Alite
Votes: 11
24.
FBI: Most Wanted (2020– )
Episode:
El Píncho
(2022)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The team searches for a Colombian drug lord after he escapes a U.S. Prison, and Kristin opens up to her ex-husband about her past.
Director: Ludovic Littee | Stars: Julian McMahon, Alexa Davalos, Roxy Sternberg, Keisha Castle-Hughes
Votes: 281
25.
The Final Score (2022)
Episode:
5-0
(2022)
TV-MA | Biography, Drama, Sport
Pablo Escobar organizes an infamous game at La Catedral prison between Nacionale and a team including prison inmates and drug cartel members. No surprise: the game was fixed and carried off-field consequences.
Directors: Óscar Ruiz Navia, David Pombo, Claudia Zie | Stars: Brayan Arboleda, Laura Archbold, Sara Avila, Fernando Bocanegra
Votes: 13
26.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Cut Ties
(2012)
TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama
While the marshals try to figure out who killed a witness security officer and why, Boyd finds a way to get a message to Dickie Bennett in prison.
Director: Michael W. Watkins | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 1,558
27.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Harlan Roulette
(2012)
TV-MA | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
While tracking down a familiar enemy, Raylan crosses paths with a pawn shop owner with connections with the Dixie Mafia, while Boyd and his new crew begin setting up shop in Harlan.
Director: Jon Avnet | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 1,571
28.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Thick as Mud
(2012)
TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After the plan to steal Mags' money fails, Dewey finds him himself in a life or death situation in a last-ditch attempt to make money. Meanwhile, after Devil's attempted betrayal, Boyd decides to retaliate on his enemies.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 1,600
29.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
The Devil You Know
(2012)
TV-MA | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A prison guard springs Dickie and Dewey from prison in an attempt to get his hands on Mags' secret fortune, while Robert Quarles offers Devil a shot at becoming a boss if he betrays Boyd.
Director: Dean Parisot | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 1,537
30.
Justified: City Primeval (2023)
Episode:
The Question
(2023)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama
Raylan and Carolyn cross the line; Raylan attempts to make it out of Detroit alive.
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Adelaide Clemens
Votes: 965
31.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Outlaw
(2013)
TV-MA | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Will Arlo reveal the identity of Drew Thompson to Raylan, or will he take the secret to his grave? Meanwhile, Boyd tricks the local mob and Wynn Duffy, and Colt is blackmailed over not killing Ellen May.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 1,510
32.
Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode:
Into the Ring
(2015)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Matt Murdock and Foggy Nelson open their law firm, and take the case of a woman accused of murder who Matt believes is innocent.
Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Toby Leonard Moore
Votes: 14,720
33.
Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
Episode:
Ka Haunaele
(2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The team discovers that the prototype for a high-tech body armor suit has been stolen, and Jerry finds out that his sister is involved with the release of an elephant that is still on the loose.
Director: Jerry Levine | Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park
Votes: 488
34.
Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
Episode:
Ka Pono Ku'oko'a
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Five-0 goes on a manhunt when a chemical spill permits six dangerous inmates to escape, including Kono's husband, Adam.
Director: Peter Weller | Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park
Votes: 440
35.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Hand That Feeds You
(2016)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
New developments threaten the deals to get both Mike and Frank Gallo out of prison, forcing Mike and Harvey to improvise. Rachel disagrees with Jessica's strategy in the Leonard Bailey case. Louis gets another round of bad news from Tara.
Director: Roger Kumble | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,790
36.
When They See Us (2019)
Episode:
Part Four
(2019)
TV-MA | 88 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Korey is in adult prison and struggles with it. Eventually, the real truth comes out about what really happened. Events that had been ignored finally come to light.
Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Jharrel Jerome
Votes: 7,050