The Shawshank Redemption
Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton
A banker convicted of uxoricide forms a friendship over a quarter century with a hardened convict, while maintaining his innocence and trying to remain hopeful through simple compassion.
Why you'll love it
A story of hope and friendship set in a prison, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.
The Green Mile
Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse
A death row guard learns that a gentle giant in his charge possesses a mysterious gift.
Why you'll love it
A supernatural drama that unfolds on death row, exploring themes of compassion and injustice.
American History X
Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo
Living a life marked by violence, neo-Nazi Derek finally goes to prison after killing two black youths. Upon his release, Derek vows to change; he hopes to prevent his brother, Danny, who idolizes Derek, from following in his foot...
Why you'll love it
A powerful drama that examines the impact of prison on a man's life and his journey towards redemption.
The Great Escape
Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough
Allied officers in a German prisoner of war camp during World War II make a daring plan for a mass escape by hundreds of POWs hoping to draw German personnel and resources away from combat operations.
Why you'll love it
A classic war film about Allied prisoners of war who plan a massive escape from a German camp.
Escape from Alcatraz
Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom
Alcatraz is the most secure prison of its time. It is believed that no one can ever escape from it, until three daring men make a possibly successful attempt at escaping from one of the most infamous prisons in the world.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, it follows an inmate's daring escape from the infamous Alcatraz prison.