The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2015, The Stanford Prison Experiment is a thriller film directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, running about 122 minutes. “They were given 2 weeks. It lasted 6 days.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This film is based on the actual events that took place in 1971 when Stanford professor Dr. Philip Zimbardo created what became one of the most shocking and famous social experiments of all time.
Who’s in it. The Stanford Prison Experiment stars Billy Crudup as Dr. Philip Zimbardo, Michael Angarano as Christopher Archer, Ezra Miller as Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612 and Tye Sheridan as Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Stanford Prison Experiment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $643.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stanford Prison Experiment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stanford Prison Experiment tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)?
- In US, The Stanford Prison Experiment is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stanford Prison Experiment worth watching?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stanford Prison Experiment?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment stars Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano, Ezra Miller, Tye Sheridan and Olivia Thirlby.
- When was The Stanford Prison Experiment released?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.