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The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)

โ€œThey were given 2 weeks. It lasted 6 days.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,015 votes 2h 2m r ThrillerDramaHistory

#108 of 292 films from 2015 #814 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez ยท Written by Tim Talbott

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Overview

In 1971, Stanford's Professor Philip Zimbardo conducts a controversial psychology experiment in which college students pretend to be either prisoners or guards, but the proceedings soon get out of hand. Based on a true story.

Cast

Billy Crudupas Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Michael Angaranoas Christopher Archer
Ezra Milleras Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612
Tye Sheridanas Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
Olivia Thirlbyas Dr. Christina Maslach
Nelsan Ellisas Jesse Fletcher
Moisรฉs Ariasas Anthony Carroll
Nicholas Braunas Karl Vandy
Gaius Charlesas Paul Vogel
Keir Gilchristas John Lovett
Ki Hong Leeas Gavin Lee / Prisoner 3401
Thomas Mannas Prisoner 416
Logan Milleras Jerry Sherman / Prisoner 5486
Johnny Simmonsas Jeff Jansen / Prisoner 1037

Facts

Release dateJuly 17, 2015
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” longer as the 2015 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Box office$643,557
IMDbtt0420293

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Questions

How long is The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is The Stanford Prison Experiment worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,015 votes, which places it #108 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 63%) and #814 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment was directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez.
Who stars in The Stanford Prison Experiment?
Billy Crudup as Dr. Philip Zimbardo; Michael Angarano as Christopher Archer; Ezra Miller as Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612; Tye Sheridan as Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819; Olivia Thirlby as Dr. Christina Maslach; Nelsan Ellis as Jesse Fletcher.
What is The Stanford Prison Experiment rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Stanford Prison Experiment?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7786.

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