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1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
R | 142 min | Drama
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, William Sadler
Votes: 2,888,294 | Gross: $28.34M
2. Con Air (1997)
R | 115 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Newly-paroled ex-con and former U.S. Ranger Cameron Poe finds himself trapped in a prisoner-transport plane when the passengers seize control.
Director: Simon West | Stars: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Colm Meaney
Votes: 319,224 | Gross: $101.12M
3. Pitch Black (2000)
R | 109 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
A transport ship crashes and leaves its crew stranded on a desert planet inhabited by bloodthirsty creatures that come out during an eclipse.
Director: David Twohy | Stars: Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Vin Diesel, Keith David
Votes: 252,956 | Gross: $39.24M
4. Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019)
TV-14 | 132 min | Drama
A story of love between a mentally-ill father who was wrongly accused of murder and his lovely six year old daughter. Prison will be their home. Based on the 2013 Korean movie Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013).
Director: Mehmet Ada Öztekin | Stars: Aras Bulut Iynemli, Nisa Sofiya Aksongur, Deniz Baysal, Celile Toyon Uysal
Votes: 55,608
5. A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
R | 116 min | Action, Biography, Crime
The true story of an English boxer incarcerated in one of Thailand's most notorious prisons as he fights in Muay Thai tournaments to earn his freedom.
Director: Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire | Stars: Joe Cole, Vithaya Pansringarm, Cherry Miko, Panya Yimmumphai
Votes: 26,189
6. Night School (2018)
PG-13 | 111 min | Comedy
A group of high school dropouts is forced to attend night school in hopes that they will pass the GED exam to finish high school.
Director: Malcolm D. Lee | Stars: Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, Romany Malco
Votes: 44,356 | Gross: $77.34M
7. Fullmetal Alchemist (2017)
TV-14 | 135 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Two alchemist brothers go on a quest for the Philosopher's Stone after an attempt to revive their dead mother goes horribly wrong.
Director: Fumihiko Sori | Stars: Ryôsuke Yamada, Tsubasa Honda, Dean Fujioka, Misako Renbutsu
Votes: 21,127
8. Caged (I) (2021)
Not Rated | 81 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
An African American male is imprisoned and placed in solitary confinement after being found guilty of murdering his wife, as he's haunted by internal demons and his dead wife, and pushed to the breaking point by an abusive female guard.
Director: Aaron Fjellman | Stars: Edi Gathegi, Melora Hardin, Angela Sarafyan, Tony Amendola
Votes: 580
9. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)
Not Rated | 104 min | Drama, Sport
A young thief takes up long-distance running when he is sent to a borstal.
Director: Tony Richardson | Stars: Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen
Votes: 9,371
10. Miraculous Brothers (2023– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
An aspiring writer deep in debt encounters a young man with no memories and strange abilities. Together, they fight injustice and form an unlikely bond.
Stars: Jung Woo, Bae Hyun-Sung, Park Yu-rim, Oh Man-seok
Votes: 713
11. Carpinteros (2017)
TV-MA | 106 min | Drama
Julián finds love and a reason for living in the last place imaginable: the Dominican Republic's Najayo Prison. His romance, with fellow prisoner Yanelly, must develop through sign language and without the knowledge of dozens of guards.
Director: José María Cabral | Stars: Jean Jean, Ramón Emilio Candelario, Judith Rodriguez Perez, Fernando De Jesús Mejía
Votes: 611
12.
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode:
Borderland
(2004)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After a Klingon ship is attacked, it's discovered the imprisoned Dr. Soong's genetically enhanced humans are responsible. Archer takes him to prevent a war.
Director: David Livingston | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating
Votes: 1,687
13.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
Sergeant Gork
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Fred regales young Roger with tall tales of his World war II exploits that draw more from the late movie than the history books.
Director: William R. Wyse | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 107
14.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Birthright, Part I
(1993)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While visiting Deep Space 9, a Yridian tells Worf his father lives, and a discharge from an alien device puts Data in a dream state where he meets his own father.
Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 2,954
15.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Birthright, Part II
(1993)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In seeking his father, Worf discovers a prisoner-of-war camp that has evolved into a Klingon/Romulan haven - an Eden where Worf becomes their serpent.
Director: Dan Curry | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 2,928
16.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Chain of Command, Part II
(1992)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While the humorless Captain Jellico leads the effort to prevent a Cardassian invasion, Picard is captured and tortured by a ruthless interrogator in an attempt to break him.
Director: Les Landau | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 4,007
17.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Descent
(1993)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After an encounter with the Borg, Data feels his first emotion when he gets angry with the Borg. Data then tries to find ways to recreate the situation in order to feel emotions again, ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: John Neville, Jim Norton, Natalija Nogulich, Brian Cousins
Votes: 3,064
18.
The Mandalorian (2019– )
Episode:
Chapter 15: The Believer
(2020)
TV-14 | 38 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
To move against the Empire, the Mandalorian needs the help of an old enemy.
Director: Rick Famuyiwa | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bill Burr, Gina Carano, Temuera Morrison
Votes: 23,905
19.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Terrors
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Batman assigns Superboy and Miss Martian to go undercover inside Belle Reve, a federal prison designed to house the world's worst super-villains.
Director: Jay Oliva | Stars: Danica McKellar, Nolan North, Khary Payton, Dave Franco
Votes: 3,164
20.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Humanity
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Team is on the hunt for Red Tornado, and their friend Zatanna wants to come along for the ride.
Director: Matt Youngberg | Stars: Stephanie Lemelin, Jesse McCartney, Danica McKellar, Nolan North
Votes: 3,140
21.
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (2022)
Episode:
Justice
(2022)
TV-PG | 14 min | Animation, Short, Action
Two Jedi are dispatched to resolve a kidnapping on a distant planet.
Directors: Saul Ruiz, Dave Filoni | Stars: Corey Burton, Micheál Neeson, Mark Rolston, Josh Keaton
Votes: 5,100
22.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Coldhearted
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
On his birthday, Kid Flash must deliver a transplant heart in a race against time, artificial extreme weather conditions and supervillain opposition.
Director: Victor Cook | Stars: Lacey Chabert, Jesse McCartney, Stephanie Lemelin, Danica McKellar
Votes: 3,263
23.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Insecurity
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Red Arrow's return undercuts Artemis' confidence, while the team's mission to track down Sportsmaster threatens to expose her darkest secrets.
Director: Jay Oliva | Stars: Lacey Chabert, Crispin Freeman, Stephanie Lemelin, Danica McKellar
Votes: 3,055
24.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
The Soft War
(2012)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Onderon Rebels attempt to rescue former King Dendup before he is executed.
Director: Kyle Dunlevy | Stars: Andrew Kishino, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, David Kaye, Kirk Thornton
Votes: 2,934
25.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021–2024)
Episode:
Tipping Point
(2023)
TV-PG | 26 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
New information has our heroes taking on a dangerous mission.
Directors: Brad Rau, Saul Ruiz | Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang, Ben Diskin, Jimmi Simpson
Votes: 2,862
26.
Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode:
Darkest
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An old friend returns to Mount Justice and takes revenge to prove himself to his new masters.
Director: Melchior Zwyer | Stars: Oded Fehr, Stephanie Lemelin, Eric Lopez, Yuri Lowenthal
Votes: 3,003
27.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021–2024)
Episode:
Juggernaut
(2024)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While seeking an unexpected source, the Batch must make a daring escape.
Directors: Brad Rau, Steward Lee | Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang, Ben Diskin, Jimmi Simpson
Votes: 1,326
28.
Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode:
8:30 PM
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Intelligence Unit race against the clock to find the bombers.
Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, Sophia Bush, Jesse Lee Soffer
Votes: 707
29.
Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode:
My Way
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Commander Perry notifies the Intelligence unit that Pulpo has been released to help track down a dangerous cartel leader. This doesn't sit well with our team as he kidnapped one of their ... See full summary »
Director: Karen Gaviola | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, Sophia Bush, Jesse Lee Soffer
Votes: 645
30.
Beware the Batman (2013–2014)
Episode:
Animal
(2014)
TV-PG | 20 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In order to track a thief who's stolen a dangerous piece of code-breaking software, Batman has himself arrested and thrown into Blackgate prison.
Directors: Sam Liu, Butch Lukic | Stars: Anthony Ruivivar, JB Blanc, Christopher McDonald, Sumalee Montano
Votes: 113
31.
Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode:
Prison Ball
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The murder of a ten-year-old witness sends Atwater and Ruzek undercover as inmates in a federal prison.
Director: Sanford Bookstaver | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, Sophia Bush, Jesse Lee Soffer
Votes: 638
32.
Lucifer (2016–2021)
Episode:
Devil Is as Devil Does
(2019)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Eve takes a more active role in her main man's professional life. Meanwhile, Lucifer gets back to basics and Amenadiel fights for his family.
Director: Richard Speight Jr. | Stars: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside
Votes: 6,412