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Civil Brand

2002Movie1 h 35 minR

CrimeDrama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic298.3Rotten Tomatoes16%80%

A violent, tense crime movie about crime and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Never underestimate the power of a woman... behind bars.

Forced to work under slave-like conditions in a "prison for profit" program, the inmates of a mostly-African-American female prison, Whitehead Correctional, try to take over the institution.

Feels like

  • Prison Break Drama
  • Private Prison Critique
  • Female Ensemble Cast
  • Social Justice Thriller
  • Brutal Realism
  • Anti-Corporate Sentiment
  • Racial Injustice Narrative
  • Gritty Action

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Neema Barnette
Written by
Preston A. Whitmore II, Joyce Renee Lewis
Produced by
Neema Barnette, Jeff Clanagan, Stevie Lockett
Music by
Mandrill

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 26, 2002 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
May 26, 2002
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$500,000
Box office
$243,347
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Civil Brand?"

Questions about Civil Brand

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Civil Brand?

PlexStarzMovieSphere+Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Civil Brand streams on Starz, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Civil Brand worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 16%, and Metacritic 29). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (23).

Will I feel good after watching Civil Brand?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.