The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)
Movie 2h 2m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, teach me something
Released in 2015, The Stanford Prison Experiment is a drama, history and thriller movie. It is directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez. The cast includes Nelsan Ellis, James Wolk and Nicholas Braun. The running time is 2h 2m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
68Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
In 1971, Stanford's Professor Philip Zimbardo conducts a controversial psychology experiment in which college students pretend to be either prisoners or guards, but the proceedings soon get out of hand. Based on a true story.
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Cast & crew
- Kyle Patrick AlvarezDirector
- Nelsan Ellisas Jesse Fletcher
- James Wolkas Mike Penny
- Nicholas Braunas Karl Vandy
- Michael Angaranoas Christopher Archer
- Gaius Charlesas Paul Vogel
- Billy Crudupas Dr. Philip Zimbardo
- Olivia Thirlbyas Dr. Christina Maslach
- Tye Sheridanas Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
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Questions about The Stanford Prison Experiment
- What genre is The Stanford Prison Experiment?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment is categorised as Drama, History, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Stanford Prison Experiment?
- Nelsan Ellis, James Wolk, Nicholas Braun, Michael Angarano, Gaius Charles appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Stanford Prison Experiment?
- Kyle Patrick Alvarez directed The Stanford Prison Experiment.
- How long is The Stanford Prison Experiment?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment runs for 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- Is The Stanford Prison Experiment worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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