Movies and TvShows featuring "state-prison" theme.

Frank Drebin, retired police officer, is asked by his old friends to help infiltrate a gang of terrorists planning to bomb the Academy Awards. As he goes undercover with Rocco Dillon, a prisoner, he must navigate his complicated personal life and save his wife from being held hostage by Rocco and his mother. On the night of the awards, Frank and his wife race against time to find and disarm the bomb, ultimately saving the day and reaffirming their love.

Stir Crazy is a comedy crime movie released in 1980. The film follows the story of two friends who are wrongfully convicted and sentenced to prison. They must navigate the challenges of life inside prison, including dealing with fellow inmates and prison guards. Along the way, they get involved in a bank robbery, disguise themselves as women, and face police brutality. Despite their misfortunes, they remain determined to prove their innocence and escape. The movie is filled with hilarious moments and unexpected twists.

No Man of God is a gripping crime drama based on the true story of the unusual friendship between FBI agent Bill Hagmaier and notorious serial killer Ted Bundy. Set in the 1980s, the film explores the intense psychological profiling and interrogation techniques used by Hagmaier to uncover Bundy's dark secrets. As the investigation unfolds, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, blurring the lines between good and evil. Filled with twists and turns, No Man of God delves into the mind of a killer and the lengths an FBI agent must go to seek justice.

In the year 2000, a crime-fighting police officer and his advanced talking vehicle join forces to take down a powerful weapons dealer and unravel a conspiracy. With high-tech gadgets and a powerful AI, they must protect the city from danger and restore justice.

In 'Caged' (1950), a young woman named Marie is convicted of a crime she did not commit and is sent to prison. She must navigate the harsh realities of life behind bars, including cruel punishment, sadistic guards, and hopelessness. As she struggles to survive, she forms bonds with other women in prison and discovers secrets about the corrupt prison system. 'Caged' is a gripping prison drama that explores themes of social commentary, injustice, and the resilience of the human spirit.

The Hot Rock follows a group of thieves who are tasked with stealing a valuable diamond from a museum. However, their plans are constantly thwarted by unforeseen circumstances and a series of misadventures.

In 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' (1956), a newspaper reporter decides to investigate the corrupt practices of a district attorney. He plans to frame himself for a murder and then expose the prosecutor's misconduct, but his plan takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the prime suspect in a real murder case.

In Convicted (1950), a man finds himself falsely accused and imprisoned. As he tries to survive within the harsh environment of the American prison system, he must also unravel a web of deception and corruption that threatens his life. With a vow of silence, he discovers that trust is a dangerous commodity within the prison walls.

This Woman Is Dangerous follows the story of a woman involved in a dangerous world of crime, murder, and jealousy. As she navigates through her troubled past and tries to protect her young daughter, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit, organized crime, and a treacherous romantic rivalry.

When a werewolf accidentally kills a vampire in a strip club, he becomes the target of the vampire's vengeful gang. As the werewolf pack tries to defend their territory, they must also deal with internal conflicts and the threat of being exposed to the human world.

A group of friends decides to explore an abandoned prison for a night of thrill and excitement. However, as they navigate the dark corridors, they soon realize they are not alone. They encounter terrifying supernatural phenomena that threaten their lives. As the night progresses, they must find a way to escape the haunted building and survive the night.

In Hell's Highway (1932), a young man joins a state prison chain gang and exposes the brutal and hypocritical conditions. Through the power of music and his own sacrifice, he tries to bring about prison reform and escape from the horrors he faces.

A detective must solve a case where a girl was murdered in a room--and all the doors and windows were locked from the inside.

Attica is a powerful and intense drama that recounts the harrowing events of the 1971 Attica prison riot. Fueled by anger and frustration, inmates revolt against the brutal conditions they face, leading to a violent clash with authorities. The film explores themes of human rights, confrontation, and the fight against an oppressive system.

For decades, the United States has been fixated on incarceration, building prisons and locking up more and more people. But at what cost, and has it really made a difference? FRONTLINE goes to the epicenter of the raging debate about incarceration in America, focusing on the controversial practice of solitary confinement and on new efforts to reduce the prison population, as officials are rethinking what to do with criminals.

John Thompson is kidnapped by mobsters after quitting his job. Then he is arrested, tried, and sentenced to death for murders they committed. A suspicious detective thinks he is innocent and works to save his life.

A scientist invents the portable hole, only to have a thief steal his samples to go on a crime spree.

The Weather Underground is a documentary that explores the radical left-wing group's acts of domestic terrorism, including bombings and assassinations, in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. The film delves into the group's motivations, their infiltration tactics, and their resistance against the Vietnam War and US government policies. It also examines the FBI's efforts to dismantle the Weather Underground and the impact of their actions on civil rights and political activism.

An ex-con becomes a daredevil photojournalist.

T-Man Brass Bancroft goes undercover in a prison which has a secret counterfeit operation set up in the print shop.