The Stanford Prison Experiment
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.
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Where can I watch The Stanford Prison Experiment in the United States?
The Stanford Prison Experiment is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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The Stanford Prison Experiment streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment stars Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano, Ezra Miller, Tye Sheridan, and Olivia Thirlby. Kyle Patrick Alvarez is the director.
How long is The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment runs 2h 2m (122 minutes).
When did The Stanford Prison Experiment come out?
The Stanford Prison Experiment was released on July 17, 2015.
Which studio made The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment was produced by Abandon Pictures, Coup d'Etat Films, and Sandbar Pictures in the United States.
How much did The Stanford Prison Experiment make at the box office?
The Stanford Prison Experiment grossed $643,557 worldwide.
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