Against the Wall (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, Against the Wall is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 111 minutes. “39 men died. The story never will.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Against the Wall stars Kyle MacLachlan as Michael Smith, Samuel L. Jackson as Jamaal, Clarence Williams III as Chaka and Frederic Forrest as Weisbad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Against the Wall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Against the Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Against the Wall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Against the Wall (1994)?
- In US, Against the Wall is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Against the Wall worth watching?
- Against the Wall holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Against the Wall?
- Against the Wall stars Kyle MacLachlan, Samuel L. Jackson, Clarence Williams III, Frederic Forrest and Harry Dean Stanton.
- When was Against the Wall released?
- Against the Wall was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.