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Against the Wall

1994Movie1 h 51 min

DramaHistory
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–65%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–65%

Summary

In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Crew

Directed by
John Frankenheimer
Written by
Ron Hutchinson
Produced by
Steven R. McGlothen
Music by
Gary Chang

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Facts

March 26, 1994 · 1 h 51 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
March 26, 1994
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
71 countries

Tropes

Take Me Instead, Composite Character, Karma Houdini +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Against the Wall?"

Questions about Against the Wall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Against the Wall?

HBO Max

In the United States, Against the Wall streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is Against the Wall worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Against the Wall?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Against the Wall use?

Take Me InsteadComposite CharacterKarma HoudiniJerkassPet the DogBecause You Were Nice to MeThe Vietnam VetIronyThe CorruptibleDowner EndingDrill Sergeant NastyDropped a Bridge on Himand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Take Me Instead, Composite Character, and Karma Houdini.