A School Behind Bars (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film
Released in 2010, A School Behind Bars is a drama film directed by Makoto Kiyohiro, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. "A School Behind Bars" centers around Asahi Junior High School, which is located within Nagano Matsumoto Boy's prison in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture - the only public school in Japan that is located inside a prison. The school's students are all prisoners ranging in age from 20-70. The students are carefully selected after taking an entrance exam and being selected by the school's admission board.
Who’s in it. A School Behind Bars stars Joe Odagiri as Junpei Ishikawa, Kei Suma as Jack Harada, Seiji Chihara as Zentaro Oyamada and Shota Sometani, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A School Behind Bars page.
If you liked it. Fans of A School Behind Bars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A School Behind Bars (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A School Behind Bars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A School Behind Bars?
- A School Behind Bars stars Joe Odagiri, Kei Suma, Seiji Chihara, Shota Sometani and Ken Watanabe.
- When was A School Behind Bars released?
- A School Behind Bars was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.