Prison Song (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2001, Prison Song is a drama film directed by Darnell Martin, running about 94 minutes. “He was her only son. She was his only hope.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elijah has been bounced from group home to group home throughout his turbulent young life. What has sustained him is his art. After a promised scholarship is taken away, Elijah ends up in a fight that result in the death of another boy. Now, sentenced to a minimum of fifteen years, the young man must find a way to keep his soul alive behind bars or turn into a hardened bitter criminal.
Who’s in it. Prison Song stars John Abineri, Spencer Banks, Q-Tip as Elijah Dixon and Mary J. Blige as Mom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Prison Song has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison Song page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Song tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison Song (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prison Song change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prison Song worth watching?
- Prison Song holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prison Song?
- Prison Song stars John Abineri, Spencer Banks, Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige and Harold Perrineau.