H3 (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2001, H3 is a drama film directed by Les Blair, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. 'H3' is a universal story of endurance and courage set inside Europe's most secure prison, the Maze prison in Northern Ireland. Here, in H3 - the bleakest of all the H-blocks - a group of young republican prisoners hold out for what they believe in, refusing to be labeled as criminals or co-operate with prison authorities. However, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is determined that these Republican prisoners will be treated like all the other common criminals in British jails, ending a special regime which allowed the inmates political status to organise life inside the jail along POW lines. The republican prisoners immediately start a 'no-wash' protest, refusing to wear prison-issue clothes or perform work duties, a protest which results in their being locked in their cells for hours on end without exercise, recreation, reading materials and with only blankets to wear for heat...
Who’s in it. H3 stars Brendan Mackey as Seamus Scullion, Dean Lennox Kelly as Ciaran, Aidan Campbell as Declan and Tony Devlin as Madra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, H3 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch H3 page.
If you liked it. Fans of H3 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch H3 (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for H3 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is H3 worth watching?
- H3 holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in H3?
- H3 stars Brendan Mackey, Dean Lennox Kelly, Aidan Campbell, Tony Devlin and Kevin Elliott.
- When was H3 released?
- H3 was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.