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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This documentary examines the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the criminal justice system and the mass incarceration of African Americans. It delves into the legacy of slavery, the civil rights movement, and the social and political factors that have perpetuated racial discrimination in America. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, '13th' exposes the systemic racism and injustice that continue to plague the country.

In "We're No Angels," two escaped prisoners, Ned and Jim, disguise themselves as priests and arrive in a small town. While planning their escape to the sea, they find themselves helping a struggling family that owns a store. As they get to know the family and the town's residents, Ned and Jim start to question their criminal ways and consider making some positive changes in their lives.

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.

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.

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.

Duke Jarrett is sent to jail at the John Dillinger prison. However, the prison looks more like a zoo, more or less ruled by the prisoners themselves.

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is a docudrama drama based on the true story of a Mexican-American tenant farmer in Texas, who becomes the subject of a manhunt and is wrongfully accused of horse theft and murder. The film explores the themes of cultural clash, social drama, and the defense lawyer's struggle for justice in the face of bigotry and misunderstanding. Gregorio Cortez's heroic journey on horseback, evading law enforcement and lynch mobs, is a Mexican legend and an epic chase that has been preserved in the national film registry.

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.

Gloria witnesses a murder committed by the mafia and goes on the run to protect herself. Along the way, she forms a bond with a 7-year-old boy and becomes a surrogate mother to him. As she tries to elude the mafia, Gloria must confront her own guilt and face the consequences of her actions.

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

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.

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.

Unspeakable is a gripping horror thriller that follows the story of a psychologist who becomes obsessed with tracking down a serial killer. As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers shocking secrets that force her to confront her own demons.