Movies and TvShows featuring "prison-escape" theme.

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.

Wrongfully accused of a crime she didn't commit, 13 year old Guadalupe Santos is sentenced to 30 years in jail, while in jail she gives birth to a baby girl who is taken from her by her older sister Milagros. 15 years later she escapes jail and meets with Daniel Moncada who turns out to be the brother of the man she was accused of killing.

The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name.

Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett must face off against a mother-and-son pair of drug lords who wreak vengeful havoc on their city. They are forced to work with a younger team of officers to investigate the shooter who targeted Mike. As they dig deeper, they discover a personal connection and must confront their pasts to bring justice.

Wrongfully imprisoned for 15 years despite his innocence, Dan Saimon manages to get out of his imprisonment at the risk of his own life, and makes a thrilling return as a fresh new character. This is a drama about a man, who, through his elaborate maneuvers and various clever entrapments fulfills his passionate revenge against those who stripped away all his glories. He seeks for the light that he had been striving for.

In a post-industrial dystopia, ex-con Jensen Ames is coerced by a prison warden to assume the persona of a legendary racer in a deadly car race against inmates. As he navigates the race filled with deadly traps and rival racers, Ames seeks revenge against the man who framed him for his wife's murder. With the ultimate reward of freedom at stake, Ames must survive the brutal race and protect his daughter at all costs.

In the aftermath of Napoleonic rule, Edmond Dantes is imprisoned by his friend Fernand, who also reads a letter containing treasonous information. After years in prison, Edmond befriends a fellow prisoner and learns of a hidden treasure. Escaping, he reinvents himself as the Count of Monte Cristo and plots his revenge against Fernand, Mercedes, Danglars, and Villefort. As he sets them up for failure, he discovers the true meaning of redemption and chooses a life of family and God.

In Prison Break: The Final Break (2009), Michael Scofield and Sara Tancredi must go on the run to protect themselves and their loved ones from a sinister conspiracy. Their journey takes them from the sunny beaches of Florida to the dangerous world of prison escapes.

Ray Breslin, a structural-security authority, finds himself set up and incarcerated in a secret and secure prison. He must use his skills to escape with help from the inside.

A group of Marines, led by a former inmate, must stop a rogue general and his group of mercenaries from launching chemical weapons from Alcatraz. They must navigate through dangerous obstacles and face intense combat to save the day.

Lindsay arrives in Mumbai after escaping from an Australian prison. He meets Prabhakar who takes him to his native village where he relaunches his criminal career as Shantaram in the city's notorious underworld.

To foil a terrorist plot, FBI agent Sean Archer assumes the identity of the criminal Castor Troy who murdered his son through facial transplant surgery, but the crook wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge. The story follows Archer as he tries to hunt down Castor and prevent his revenge.

A police officer named John Spartan is brought out of cryogenic prison to chase down his dangerous enemy, Simon Phoenix. In a society where violence is outlawed, Spartan struggles to adapt while Phoenix wreaks havoc. Together with a rebellious group, Spartan fights to bring down a corrupt leader and restore order.

In the 1930s, a French convict named Papillon befriends a fellow criminal, Dega, as they begin their sentence on Devil's Island, a penal colony in South America. Papillon, determined to escape, convinces Dega to join him in his plan. They endure harsh conditions, crocodile attacks, and betrayal as they make their way to freedom. Despite setbacks and the passage of time, Papillon's determination leads him to eventually succeed and outlive the prison.

Based on a true story, Escape at Dannemora follows the story of two inmates who escape from a maximum-security prison with the help of a married female employee. The series focuses on the complex relationships and events that lead to the escape, including a love triangle and the challenges of prison life.

In 1927, the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald escapes custody and gathers followers to his cause. As the magical world becomes more divided, Newt Scamander and his friends set out to stop Grindelwald's plans to raise pure-blood wizards to rule over non-magical beings.

Four young people have been arrested for crimes they did not commit. When one of them learns that his daughter is in a critical condition because of an incurable heart ailment, he decides to break out of the jail. He is joined by three other prisoners who also decide to break out of jail. Although their motives and backgrounds are different, all of them are innocent and there are reasons why they cannot wait till their release. They have to get out of jail as soon as they can. So they band together and begin to plan their escape in order to accomplish their goals. Bound for Tokyo, they have to overcome frequent challenges for the sake of their families and loved ones.

Police officer Ka-Kui goes undercover to infiltrate a drug syndicate and stop their illegal activities. Along the way, he teams up with a Chinese police officer and together they take on a powerful crime lord. The movie showcases Jackie Chan's incredible stunts and martial arts skills.

During World War II, Allied prisoners of war in a German camp plan a large-scale escape. The prisoners, with their diverse skills and experience, work together to dig tunnels, forge documents, and gather intelligence in their mission for freedom. As they face challenges and setbacks, their determination remains unwavering.