Andy Dufresne is wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. In prison, he forms a friendship with Red and helps fellow inmates. He perseveres through brutality, sexual assault, and corruption. Andy builds a library and launders money for the warden. He is hopeful for his release until his friend Tommy is killed to prevent his testimony. Andy confronts the warden and escapes to freedom.
Set in a prison, Oz follows the lives of inmates and staff members as they navigate through a volatile environment filled with violence, betrayal, and abuse of power. The show delves into deep topics such as racism, revenge, and the struggle for power within the prison system.
In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, a former convict hunted by a ruthless policeman, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. Their decision changes their lives forever as Valjean strives for redemption and evades capture.
Jake Blues rejoins with his brother Elwood after being released from prison to save their old R&B band and the Catholic home they grew up in, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago. With the help of their old friend Curtis, Reverend Cleophus James, and their band members, they must put on a concert to raise the money needed. The duo faces various obstacles, including a mystery woman seeking revenge, angry Nazi protesters, and a car chase through the streets of Chicago. In the end, they successfully raise the money and are captured by the police.
In Kin, a young boy named Eli finds a mysterious weapon and realizes that he has to go on the run with his older brother, Jimmy, who has just been released from prison. As they try to evade dangerous criminals and government agents, they embark on a thrilling road trip across the country, facing various challenges and discovering the true power of the weapon.
In 19th-century France, ex-convict Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the relentless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
In the crime-ridden favelas of Rio de Janeiro, two friends, Acerola and Laranjinha, struggle to find their missing fathers and navigate the challenges of growing up in a violent and poverty-stricken neighborhood. As they face the dangers of street gangs, drug dealers, and corruption, they discover the true meaning of friendship and family.
In 'Dangerous', a skilled ex-convict on parole is drawn into a dangerous game of violence and deception. As he investigates a mysterious myth surrounding a luxury yacht, he uncovers a shocking truth that puts his life in jeopardy. With his mercenary skills and determination, he must navigate a web of lies and deceit to expose the truth and survive.
In the 1980s, an Italian-American mobster defends himself in a lengthy court case involving drugs, murder, and the mafia. With racial tensions and legal obstacles in his way, he must navigate the courtroom drama to prove his innocence.
Read My Lips is a crime drama and romance movie set in France. The story follows a deaf woman named Carla who works as a secretary and hires an ex-convict named Paul as her assistant. When Carla's missing sister becomes connected to a criminal scheme, she enlists Paul's help in finding her. As they delve deeper into the dangerous world of crime, Carla and Paul develop a complex relationship filled with tension and desire.
In 'Who's That Girl', a lawyer is falsely accused of murder, and a female ex-convict gets involved in a series of reckless events to prove his innocence. Their journey takes them through a hilarious adventure in New York City, involving a mountain lion, a semiautomatic pistol, a safe deposit box key, and many more unexpected twists.
Wild at Heart follows Sailor and Lula, two passionate lovers who go on the run after Sailor is released from prison. As they navigate a dangerous and twisted path, they find themselves entangled in a web of murder, obsession, and desire.
In He Got Game, a convict is given a chance for early release if he can convince his estranged son, a top high school basketball player, to sign with the governor's alma mater. As he reconnects with his son, he must navigate the complex world of college recruitment, confront his own past mistakes, and find redemption through the game of basketball.
Pit Bulls and Parolees is a documentary-style TV show that highlights the efforts of a pit bull rescue center called Villalobos Rescue Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The center is run by Tia Maria Torres and her family, who are dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused and abandoned pit bulls. The show also focuses on the challenges faced by the parolee staff members as they strive to turn their lives around and become productive members of society.
Nobody's Fool follows the story of an ex-convict who is released from jail and tries to rebuild her life. She faces various challenges, including relationship problems, sister-sister relationship dynamics, and an internet scam. The movie focuses on themes of redemption, family bonds, and personal growth.
Supremacy is a crime drama thriller about a former white supremacist who, after being released from prison, takes his family hostage in their own home. The ex-con's plan goes awry when a black cop and his partner show up at their doorstep, setting off a tense standoff. With the lives of his loved ones at stake, the ex-supremacist must confront his past and make a decision that could change their lives forever.
After being released from jail, a man seeks revenge on those who wronged him. Manipulation, deception, and betrayal fuel his quest for justice.
Conviction is a biographical crime drama film based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters, a woman who fought to overturn her brother's wrongful murder conviction. Despite not having a high school diploma or a law degree, Betty Anne enrolls in law school and becomes her brother's defense attorney. With the help of DNA evidence, she works tirelessly for years to prove her brother's innocence and bring the real killer to justice.
After his sister's mysterious death, a teenager named Nick Powell becomes invisible. With this newfound power, Nick sets out to uncover the truth behind his sister's untimely demise. Along the way, he must navigate the dangerous world of crime, deceit, and the supernatural. Will Nick be able to find justice for his sister, or will he be consumed by the darkness that surrounds him?
After being released from prison, a man returns to his council estate in London and tries to rebuild his life. He faces challenges in reconnecting with his family, dealing with his past as a drug dealer, and finding his place in a society that is reluctant to give him a second chance.