Movies and TvShows featuring "prison-inmate" theme.

Follow the exploits of the Creature Commandos, a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans. When all else fails... they're your last, worst option.

A gripping and dark documentary series that delves into the lives and minds of killers who are on death row. Through interviews, reenactments, and first-person accounts, this thought-provoking show takes a deep look into the motives and actions of murderers and the criminal justice system.

In Hell tells the story of a man who is sent to a Russian prison and seeks revenge against the sadistic prison guards. With the help of his martial arts skills, he fights his way through the prison in a blood-soaked showdown.

Ugo Conti, charismatic Italian aristocrat and influencer, arrives in Mexico where he seduces the Mexican high society. When he meets Frida Becker again, the love of his past, he will end up in the center of a struggle for political power.

The Big Hit (2020) tells the story of a theater actor who finds himself in prison. With a female prison director and a father-daughter relationship at the core, the movie explores the challenges and dynamics of life behind bars. As the protagonist navigates through his time in prison, he also gets involved in a theatrical play directed by the female prison director. The plot takes place in Lyon, France, with moments of applause, escape, and intrigue. Based on a true story, this movie showcases the resilience and creativity of prisoners. It premiered at Cannes 2020.

A violent convict in a Nevada prison participates in a rehabilitation program where he learns to train wild mustangs. As he forms a bond with a particularly challenging horse, he begins to confront his own violent nature and find a sense of redemption.

Human Capital tells the story of two families, one wealthy and privileged, and the other middle-class, whose lives become entangled after a car-bicycle accident. The film explores themes of class division, privilege, and the consequences of our actions.

A skilled hitman, known as The Fable, is sent to Osaka to eliminate targets for the mafia. He must navigate through various challenges and encounters, all while trying to keep his true identity hidden.

After being sentenced to prison for a crime she didn't commit, a Japanese woman must endure the harsh conditions and brutal treatment inside the all-female facility. Determined to seek revenge against those who have hurt her, she plans her escape and sets out on a journey of vengeance.

Exit Plan is a dramatic mystery thriller about a man with a terminal illness who plans his own death. As his plans unfold, he discovers a hidden truth that changes everything and leads to unexpected consequences. With time running out, he must navigate a dangerous path filled with twists and turns.

Drama series revealing the uncensored, shocking and often darkly funny reality of life as a prison officer in a 21st century British male prison.

Lady Sings the Blues is a biography drama film that tells the tragic story of jazz singer Billie Holiday. Set in the 1930s and 1940s in Harlem, New York City, the movie follows Billie's struggles with drug addiction, racism, and her rise to fame as a singer. It explores her relationships, including her tumultuous marriage and her mother-daughter bond. The film delves into the dark side of the music industry, showcasing the hardships Billie faced, from drug rehabilitation to facing the Ku Klux Klan. Lady Sings the Blues is a poignant and emotional journey into the life of a legendary musician.

Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo tells the story of Danny Trejo's transformation from a life of crime to becoming one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors. The documentary explores his turbulent past, his time in prison, and how he turned his life around through acting.

In My Favorite Brunette, an amateur detective gets mistaken for a famous private eye and gets caught up in a case involving murder, a baroness, and a prison escape. With clever disguises and hilarious situations, he must solve the crime and clear his name.

The Posalaquaglia cousins are two small scammers and make a living of expedients: Dante receives as recognition for Tommaso a bill of one hundred thousand lire from the famous financier Bruscatelli, who ends up in prison immediately afterwards.

In Budapest, Hungary, a man's love for a woman leads him to commit a series of crimes, resulting in tragic consequences.

A man is sentenced to prison for murder and discovers the importance of honor and redemption while serving his sentence in a New York prison. He forms relationships with other inmates and struggles against corruption within the prison system.

A criminal named Butcher Benton is executed but is brought back to life by a mad scientist. With his new superhuman strength, he seeks revenge on those who framed him and double-crossed him. As he rampages through Los Angeles, a determined investigator tries to stop him before more innocent people are killed.

In Decoy (1946), a doctor becomes entangled in a dangerous web of crime and deception when he is seduced by a manipulative femme fatale. As he gets deeper into the criminal underworld, he must navigate double-crosses, buried loot, and a deathbed confession. With his life on the line, he must find a way to outsmart those who seek to use him for their own gains.