Prison Break (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, Prison Break is a drama film directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. One late night in June 1942, Sakuma Seitaro dangles from the frame of a skylight in an isolation cell in Akita Prison. He forces open the glass window and breaks out of jail. This crime even reaches the ears of Urata Susumu, the chief warden of Kosuge Prison in Tokyo. Urata had been in charge of those sentenced to life in the prison until last year. Although Sakuma is a dangerous person who had also broken out of jail in Aomori, he submits to Urata who is the only person who had treated him kindly in the past. However, three months after escaping from jail, Sakuma shows up at Urata’s house. He has come to complain about the inhumane Akita prison officers. But he is locked up again after Urata notifies the police during an unguarded moment. A year later, Sakuma is sent to Abashiri Prison and Urata is also ordered to transfer as the prison’s chief warden.
Who’s in it. Prison Break stars Takeshi Kitano as Urata, Takayuki Yamada, Hikari Mitsushima and Susumu Terajima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Prison Break 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 Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Break tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison Break (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prison Break change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prison Break worth watching?
- Prison Break holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Break?
- Prison Break stars Takeshi Kitano, Takayuki Yamada, Hikari Mitsushima, Susumu Terajima and Yutaka Matsushige.
- When was Prison Break released?
- Prison Break was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.