Prison Break

1938·Movie
1h 12min·NR
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–86%

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Prison Break fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.
Wrongful ConvictionInnocencePrison EscapeTuna Fisherman1930s DramaManhuntSeeking JusticeClassic FilmWrongfully Accused

Crew

Directed by:
Arthur Lubin
Written by:
Dorothy Davenport, Norton S. Parker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Prison Break legally?

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Is Prison Break worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prison Break rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Prison Break?

1 h 12 min

Prison Break runs 1 h 12 min.

What language is Prison Break in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Prison Break?

3CAGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Prison Break in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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