Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Crime journalist Raphael Rowe goes behind the bars of some of the world’s most notorious and toughest prisons. Immersing himself in maximum security facilities around the world to live as a prisoner, he encounters the inmates locked up for their crimes and meets the men and women on the right side of law tasked with keeping the criminals behind bars.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix.
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Frequently asked questions about Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Where can I watch Inside the World's Toughest Prisons in the United States?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is available to stream on Netflix in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Inside the World's Toughest Prisons on Netflix?
Yes. Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is streaming on Netflix in the United States.
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What are the ratings for Inside the World's Toughest Prisons?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons scores 7.0 on The Movie Database and 7.2 on IMDb.
Who stars in Inside the World's Toughest Prisons?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons stars Raphael Rowe.
How many seasons of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons are there?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons has 7 seasons and 27 episodes, and is ongoing.
How long does it take to watch all of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons?
All 27 episodes of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons add up to about 19 hours 48 minutes at roughly 44 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 10 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 5 days.
What network is Inside the World's Toughest Prisons on?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons airs on 5 and Netflix, and is produced by Emporium Productions.
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