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The Stanford Prison Experiment

They were given 2 weeks. It lasted 6 days.

6.8(1,019)20152h 2m6

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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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$643.6K
Language
English
  • prison
  • experiment
  • 1970s
  • based on true story
  • prison brutality
  • human experiment

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSundance Film Festival26 Jan 2015
    • TheatricalR17 Jul 2015
    • PhysicalR17 Nov 2015
  • CanadaCA

    • PhysicalR17 Jul 2015
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1417 Jul 2015
  • FranceFR

    • Physical7 Jun 2016
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical167 Apr 2016
  • HungaryHU

    • Digital / OTT1824 Sept 2021
  • JapanJP

    • Digital / OTT19 Jul 2017
  • NetherlandsNL

    • Physical9DVD5 May 2016
  • NorwayNO

    • Digital / OTT1517 Jul 2015
  • PolandPL

    • Digital / OTT1823 Jun 2016

Frequently asked questions

The Stanford Prison Experiment was released on 17 July 2015.

Audience reviews

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  • R

    Reno

    10/4/2016

    7/10

    **Be cautious about what you're signing for!** Do you remember the Kubrick's film 'A Clockwork Orange', well, I'm not saying it is the same or similar film or storyline, but it reminded how it affects those people who are involved in a similar kind experiment. This is not too violent like that film, but it has its share where some might feel uncomfortable. Except in the opening and some other parts, the entire fil…

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    John Chard

    6/4/2019

    7/10

    Another very worthwhile production of a chilling real life experiment. The Stanford Prison Experiment makes for compelling reading/viewing, whichever format you choose to partake in, it's science gone bonkers and has the power to chill the blood. Did we need another film version? Especially since Das Experiment (2001) is an outstanding film and clearly the one that is recommended as a first port of call on the sub…

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    r96sk

    8/11/2020

    7/10

    I don't think they quite nailed what they were going for with this film, but I can't deny it does make for fairly uncomfortable viewing - which is the intention, I guess. <em>'The Stanford Prison Experiment'</em> has a very localised and low-budget feel to it, things that arguably actually enhance the vibe of the production. The acting is up-and-down, while the run time is too long. Billy Crudup is very good as…

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