The Experiment

2010·Movie
1h 36min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic807.1Rotten Tomatoes–49%

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The Experiment fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

They never imagined it would go this far

20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.
Psychological ThrillerPrison ExperimentSocial CommentaryLoss of ControlViolence and TensionMoral DegradationPower DynamicsBleak OutlookCharacter Study

Crew

Directed by:
Paul T. Scheuring, J.J. Perry
Written by:
Paul T. Scheuring, Mario Giordano
Produced by:
Dawn Olmstead, Paul T. Scheuring, Ronnie Yeskel
Composed by:
Graeme Revell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Experiment

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Where can I stream The Experiment legally?

PrimeThe RokuTubi TV

The Experiment is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Experiment worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Experiment rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Experiment?

1 h 36 min

The Experiment runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Experiment?

Critics80
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate The Experiment higher (80) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Experiment in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Experiment?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Experiment in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Experiment use?

Artistic License – HistoryStanford Prison ExperimentPipe Pain

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for The Experiment, including Artistic License – History, Stanford Prison Experiment, Pipe Pain.

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