Movies and TvShows featuring "penitentiary" theme.

In the 1880s Arizona Territory, a widowed single father and Civil War veteran named Lucas McCain becomes known as The Rifleman due to his skills with a Winchester rifle. He uses his marksmanship to protect his town from outlaws and fight for justice, all while raising his young son. Set in the backdrop of the Old West, the series explores themes of family, honor, and the consequences of violence.

Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead (2009) follows a group of people who find themselves stranded in a forest after a car accident. They soon discover that they are being hunted by a group of deranged killers. As they try to escape, they must fight for their lives and find a way back to civilization.

Escape from Pretoria is a gripping biographical film based on the true story of Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two anti-apartheid activists who devise an ingenious plan to escape from Pretoria Central Prison in 1979. Facing political persecution and imprisonment, they use their ingenuity and resourcefulness to outsmart the prison guards and embark on a dangerous journey to freedom. The film explores themes of racism, political activism, and the fight for equal rights.

In the midst of the Great Depression, a preacher turned serial killer becomes obsessed with finding stolen money hidden by two young children. As he infiltrates their lives, the children must find a way to escape his clutches and survive his twisted religious fervor.

After a prison riot, a former BOPE captain becomes the head of security in a Rio de Janeiro prison. He tries to clean up the corrupt system while dealing with powerful drug lords and political corruption.

Juan, a newly appointed prison guard, finds himself trapped inside a prison cell when a riot breaks out. He must navigate the dangerous situation and earn the trust of the inmates to survive.

Psychiatrist Dr. Miranda Grey wakes up in the mental hospital she worked at, as a patient treated by her co-worker. She has no memory of why she is there or what she has done. As she tries to cope with her new life, she discovers that a ghost is using her body to carry out messages and commit murders. With the help of a fellow inmate, she starts regaining her memories and uncovers a dark secret. Miranda escapes the hospital and finds clues that implicate her deceased husband and a corrupt sheriff. In the end, she learns to free herself from the ghost's influence and helps another spirit find peace.

New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story. Garrison and his team investigate potential links to the assassination in New Orleans. Three years later, the investigation is reopened after Garrison notices inaccuracies in the Warren Commission Report. Garrison interrogates witnesses and uncovers evidence of a conspiracy involving the CIA, military-industrial complex, Cuban exiles, and the Mafia. Despite facing opposition and attacks on his character, Garrison presents evidence of multiple assassins during Clay Shaw's trial.

In Brute Force, a group of prison inmates plan an escape to expose the injustices and abuse they endure at the hands of sadistic prison guards. As tensions rise and violence erupts, the prisoners must navigate their way through a web of deception, betrayal, and danger.

When a renowned criminal lawyer sees one of the people she loves most become a victim of the Brazilian penitentiary system, she must decide whether to cross the line that separates her between looking for justice or committing an unforgivable crime.

All the Pretty Horses is a movie set in 1949 Texas and Mexico, revolving around John Grady Cole, a young cowboy who heads south of the border with his best friend Lacey Rawlins. They experience love, betrayal, and a wrongful arrest as they work on a horse ranch and participate in a cattle drive. John's encounter with a beautiful ranch owner's daughter changes his life forever, as he navigates the challenges and dangers of the Western landscape.

Ain't Them Bodies Saints is a crime drama romance film set in the 1970s. It tells the story of an outlaw couple who are separated when one of them takes the blame for the other's crimes and is sent to jail. The film follows their attempts to reunite and escape from the consequences of their past actions.

Set in 1830s Australia, a former convict returns to Sydney and becomes embroiled in a web of secrets, jealousy, and forbidden love.

Set in post-World War II Germany, 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' follows the story of Maria Braun, a strong-willed German woman who navigates through the challenges of the black market, an interracial relationship, and her own personal ambition. As she builds a new life for herself amidst the rubble of war, Maria's journey is marked by infidelity, political turmoil, and the pursuit of success in a male-dominated society.

When a 16-year-old juvenile offender, diagnosed with cancer, kidnaps an oncologist, they embark on a trip across the American Southwest. Along the way, they explore themes of faith, healing, and the struggles of indigenous people while being chased by the police.

Captain America must stop a terrorist who plans to use a chemical to induce premature aging in order to hold the world hostage. With the help of his shield and motorcycle, Captain America races against time to save innocent lives and bring the villain to justice.

In a territorial prison in the 1880s, a crooked man manipulates and schemes his way through various situations, including a prison riot and a search for hidden gold, all while dealing with corrupt wardens and a snake-infested environment.

Charlie Says is a movie based on the true story of cult leader Charles Manson and his followers, known as the Manson Family. The film explores Manson's manipulation and control over his followers, as well as the brutal murders they committed. It delves into the psychology of the individuals involved and examines how Manson was able to exert such influence over them.

Why is a satirical comedy that follows the story of a man who is mistakenly arrested and imprisoned in Italy. The film explores themes of victimization, injustice, and bureaucracy, as the protagonist navigates the absurdities of the Italian justice system. With elements of tragedy and humor, Why offers a scathing critique of the failures of the legal system.