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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: 2,888,066 | Gross: $28.34M
2. Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)
R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther breaks out of prison to hunt down a sadistic serial killer who is terrorising London.
Director: Jamie Payne | Stars: Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, Dermot Crowley
Votes: 64,135
3. Prison (1987)
R | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
The spirit of a long-dead prisoner returns for revenge, haunting the prison's new governor.
Director: Renny Harlin | Stars: Lane Smith, Viggo Mortensen, Chelsea Field, Lincoln Kilpatrick
Votes: 4,763 | Gross: $0.35M
4. Short Eyes (1977)
R | 100 min | Drama
A child molester sent to prison finds that criminals exact harsher justice than society.
Director: Robert M. Young | Stars: Bruce Davison, José Pérez, Nathan George, Don Blakely
Votes: 1,562
5. Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954)
Not Rated | 80 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Fed up with the inhumane prison living conditions, a general prison riot breaks out, leading to hostage-taking, a stand-off with the guards and eventual negotiations with the prison administration officials.
Director: Don Siegel | Stars: Neville Brand, Emile Meyer, Frank Faylen, Leo Gordon
Votes: 2,426
6. Fiore (2016)
110 min | Drama, Romance
Youth detention centre. Daphne, arrested for theft, falls in love with Josh, who is also a young robber. Men and women can not meet in jail and love is forbidden. Daphne and Josh's ... See full summary »
Director: Claudio Giovannesi | Stars: Daphne Scoccia, Josciua Algeri, Valerio Mastandrea, Gessica Giulianielli
Votes: 1,172
7. Like the Wind (2013)
110 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Inspired by a true story LIKE THE WIND narrates 15 years of Armida Miserere's life, a woman who with determination and grit, but also personal suffering, was one of the first woman to ... See full summary »
Director: Marco Simon Puccioni | Stars: Valeria Golino, Filippo Timi, Francesco Scianna, Chiara Caselli
Votes: 424
8. Turning to Stone (1985 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
An innocent girl gets framed by her boyfriend and end up with a seven year sentence on a drug charge. Now she has to survive the brutal world of a women's federal prison.
Director: Eric Till | Stars: Nicky Guadagni, Shirley Douglas, Bernard Behrens, Jackie Richardson
Votes: 54
9.
Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode:
Cat and Mouse
(2001)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama
Helen is struggling to uncover any solid evidence against Fenner. Josh receives an unexpected package. Crystal is set to have her day in court.
Director: Diana Patrick | Stars: Simone Lahbib, Tracey Wilkinson, Paul Opacic, Michael Higgs
Votes: 43
10.
Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode:
Family Plan
(2000)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama
Denny and Shaz do some after hours sneaking around. Yvonne's nemesis arrives at Larkhall. Brooding Julie takes drastic measures to try and conceive.
Director: Mike Adams | Stars: Joe Shaw, Alicya Eyo, Lindsey Fawcett, Victoria Alcock
Votes: 40
11.
Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode:
Playing with Fire
(1999)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama
Lorna struggles under pressure from Shell until Dominic finds drugs in Shell's cell.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon | Stars: Joe Shaw, Simone Lahbib, Mandana Jones, Oliver Fox
Votes: 54
12.
Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode:
Sh*t Happens
(2000)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama
Nikki's temper gets the better of her ahich results in being shipped out and the end of her relationship with Helen. Shell provides Marilyn with the proof of Fenner's infidelity but it backfires when Fenner realises Nikki is innocent.
Director: Mike Adams | Stars: Kim Taylforth, Debra Stephenson, Jack Ellis, Simone Lahbib
Votes: 60
13.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
A Word to the Wise
(2000)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In an effort to reduce violence, white inmates are transferred out of Em City. Said and Arif talk to Querns about the negative impact of his changes, but their efforts are in vain. Mobay gets in good with Adebisi's crew...but pays a price.
Director: Keith Samples | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 1,948
14.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Escape from Oz
(1998)
TV-MA | 68 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In the Season Two finale, Wittlesey is transferred to general population and replaced by Karl Metzger, a Nazi. Mack and another Aryan try to escape through Busmalis and Rebadow's hole. Hill... See full summary »
Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,290
15.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Great Men
(1998)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Alvarez knows who raped Glynn's daughter, but refuses to tell the warden. Wangler is making progress at school, but his cellmate, Adebisi, isn't a fan of higher education. When Hill's judge... See full summary »
Director: Bob Balaban | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,100
16.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Medium Rare
(2001)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Six months have passed. Said was acquitted of Adebisi's murder on grounds of self-defense. "Up Your Ante," a game show, has joined Miss Sally in the prisoner's TV lineup. McManus and Glynn ... See full summary »
Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno, Harold Perrineau
Votes: 1,954
17.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
The Bill of Wrongs
(2000)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Glynn learns from Adebisi that he was given the gun by former C.O. Hughes. Morales enlists Rebadow's help in taking Hernandez's place in the drug ring run by Adebisi and Pancamo. Mobay finds himself in a dangerous position.
Director: Goran Gajic | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 1,964
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: 3,071
19.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
You Bet Your Life
(2000)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After Hughes' attack on Devlin, Glynn withdraws from the race. Miguel Alvarez is still on the loose. Supreme Allah receives an unwanted surprise. Hill pays big time when he tells Mobay he ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,224
20.
Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode:
The Desperate Hours
(1976)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime
Fletch and Godber go before the governor for brewing Christmas hooch but the governor has to excuse himself with the runs. His new 'trusty' redband Urwin then pulls a gun, taking ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 182
21.
Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode:
Episode #8.5
(2006)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama
Julie S's son visits her with good news. Joy wants Stella transferred out of Larkhall so that no-one discovers her secret. Donny and Janine become close. A fully recovered Phyl returns to G Wing.
Director: Laurence Moody | Stars: Helen Modern, Ellie Haddington, Amanda Donohoe, Colin Salmon
Votes: 31
22.
Hustle (2004–2012)
Episode:
Lest Ye Be Judged
(2009)
TV-PG | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Albert is due for parole and a key member of the parole board is Judge Kent. Years earlier he was alleged to have been involved in a gold bullion robbery but,after the main robber died, the... See full summary »
Director: Julian Simpson | Stars: Adrian Lester, Robert Glenister, Matt Di Angelo, Kelly Adams
Votes: 175
23.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Shot All to Hell
(2014)
TV-MA | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Art stumbles on Theo Tonin's right-hand man while investigating Nicky Augustine's death, Boyd tries to tie up loose ends with Lee Paxton, the sheriff, and cousin Johnny, and Raylan tries to get the Crowes to leave Harlan.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
Votes: 1,419
24.
Inspector Lewis (2006–2015)
Episode:
Beyond Good and Evil: Part 1
(2014)
TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Lewis' reputation is jeopardized when the very first case that he solved as a DI is reopened for appeal and new murders are committed with the original weapon.
Director: David Drury | Stars: Susan Wooldridge, Priyanga Burford, Alec Newman, Richie Campbell
Votes: 497
25.
Mindhunter (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.9
(2017)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Holden's methods during a disturbing interview with mass murderer Richard Speck create dissension among the team and kick off an internal FBI probe.
Director: David Fincher | Stars: Sonny Valicenti, Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Greg Harpold
Votes: 6,281
26.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
The Longbow Hunters
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Felicity is determined to find Diaz by any means necessary when Diggle tries to keep her on the outs and Oliver is forced to ally with an old enemy.
Director: Laura Belsey | Stars: Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Echo Kellum
Votes: 2,487