The Green Mile (1999)

Another adaptation of a Stephen King story, this film also takes place in a prison and explores themes of empathy and redemption.

This powerful drama follows a former neo-Nazi as he tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same path.

American History X (1998)

 Based on the true story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, this film tells the story of a boxer who is wrongfully convicted of murder and fights to clear his name.

The Hurricane (1999)

Dead Man Walking (1995)

 Starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn, this movie delves into the relationship between a nun and a death row inmate as she works to help him come to terms with his crimes.

Cool Hand Luke (1967) 

A classic film about a rebellious prisoner who becomes a symbol of hope and resistance in a tough Southern prison.

The Redemption of Henry Myers (2014)

A Western film about a bank robber who seeks redemption and a fresh start after a near-fatal encounter.

Papillon (1973)

A story of a French prisoner's repeated escape attempts from the notorious Devil's Island prison in French Guiana.

Escape from Alcatraz (1979)

Based on the true story of a famous escape from the high-security Alcatraz Island prison.

Sling Blade (1996)

A powerful character-driven drama featuring a mentally challenged man who is released from a mental institution and seeks a fresh start.

A Man Escaped (1956)

 A French film directed by Robert Bresson that tells the story of a prisoner's meticulous plan to escape from a German prison during World War II.