Penitentiary Chances

1998·Movie
1h 0min
IMDb6.1

Where to watch

FlixHousePlexFawesomeCineverseTroma NOWTubi TV

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Penitentiary Chances fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, class and money, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Money Comes, Money Goes, Familia's 4 ever

Two homeboys are willing to take "Penitentiary Chances" to get out of the barrio by working for some racist drug-dealers. A trip into an underworld most people don't get to see - where deals go bad and huge risks are taken for survival.
Barrio LifeDrug DealersRacismUnderworldSurvivalHigh StakesBleakCrime Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Eduardo Quiroz, Jose Quiroz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Penitentiary Chances legally?

FlixHousePlexFawesomeCineverseTroma NOWTubi TV

Penitentiary Chances is included with a subscription to Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Penitentiary Chances worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Penitentiary Chances rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Penitentiary Chances?

1 h 0 min

Penitentiary Chances runs 1 h 0 min.

What language is Penitentiary Chances in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Penitentiary Chances?

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