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1. The Last Emperor (1987)

PG-13 | 163 min | Biography, Drama, History

Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi.

Director: Bernardo Bertolucci | Stars: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying

Votes: 111,880 | Gross: $43.98M

2. Bad Girls (1999–2006)

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama

British hard-hitting drama about the staff and inmates of a women's prison.

Stars: Kika Mirylees, Victoria Alcock, Helen Fraser, Jack Ellis

Votes: 2,606

3. Time Without Pity (1957)

85 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

The day before a young man is to be executed for killing his girlfriend, his alcoholic father shows up to try to prove his innocence.

Director: Joseph Losey | Stars: Michael Redgrave, Ann Todd, Leo McKern, Paul Daneman

Votes: 1,912

4. Stir (1980)

101 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

When a repeat offender returns to a prison after exposing abuses committed by its guards to the press, tensions boil between inmates and staff, culminating in a bloody riot.

Director: Stephen Wallace | Stars: Bryan Brown, Max Phipps, Dennis Miller, Gary Waddell

Votes: 398

5. The Slammer (2006– )

30 min | Comedy, Family

In a prison for people who have committed crimes against entertainment, four inmates are chosen to perform their acts for a studio audience in a bid for freedom.

Stars: Ted Robbins, Ian Kirkby, Dave Chapman, Lee Barnett

Votes: 186

6. The Pot Carriers (1962)

84 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

James Rainbow is a first time offender sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. Redband, a trusty and Mouse, a diminutive housebreaker take him under their wing.

Director: Peter Graham Scott | Stars: Ronald Fraser, Paul Massie, Carole Lesley, Dennis Price

Votes: 128

7. 13 Dead Men (2003)

R | 85 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When Malachi, a master thief, is condemned to death row for a murder he didn't commit, he goes up against a cruel warden who wants the diamonds Malachi hid before he was caught.

Director: Art Camacho | Stars: Lorenzo Lamas, Mark Parra, Mystikal, Ashley Tucker

Votes: 549

8. The Prisoner (2020)

82 min | Action, Drama

A detective participates with the fight club in prison after chasing a criminal who killed his fiancé.

Director: Yang Gil-Yeong | Stars: Lee Jae-yong, Oh Ji-ho, Julien Kang, Son Sung-yoon

Votes: 5

9. Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode: Disturbing the Peace (1975)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Crime

Mackay is temporarily away on a promotion course, but Fletch's joy is short-lived when he finds that the replacement is 'Napper' Wainwright, an extremely harsh officer who makes Mackay look... See full summary »

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale

Votes: 159

10. Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode: No Peace for the Wicked (1975)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Crime

It's Saturday afternoon and Fletch just wants to be left in peace in his cell but there are constant interruptions - Barraclough coming in for a chat, Mackay showing prison visitors around,... See full summary »

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, David Jason

Votes: 153

11. Porridge (1974–1977)
Episode: The Desperate Hours (1976)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime

Fletch and Godber go before the governor for brewing Christmas hooch but the governor has to excuse himself with the runs. His new 'trusty' redband Urwin then pulls a gun, taking ... See full summary »

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale

Votes: 185

12. Prospects (1986)
Episode: Running All the Way: Part 1 (1986)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

Pincy and Billy are set up and arrested for robbery. They are sent to a young offenders institute for twelve month. Pincy's attempts to make a bit, of action, on the side fall foul of the Governer. So the pair decide to breakout of jail.

Director: James Hill | Stars: Gary Olsen, Brian Bovell, Ben Howard, Nigel Davenport

13. Welcome to HMP Belmarsh with Ross Kemp (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2020)

47 min | Documentary, Crime

Ross enters HMP Belmarsh where he learns how staff deal with high-profile inmates, extremists and common criminals all living side by side. He also witnesses the effect of drug use on prisoners.

Directors: Sasha Djurkovic, Jamie Berry | Stars: Ross Kemp, Tommy Robinson, Danny Tommo

Votes: 16

14. Outlander (2014– )
Episode: All Debts Paid (2017)

TV-MA | 58 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

In prison, Jamie discovers that an old foe has become the warden - and now has the power to make his life a living hell. Over the years, Claire and Frank both put their best foot forward to... See full summary »

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Sophie Skelton

Votes: 3,678