The Prison (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2017, The Prison is an action and crime film directed by Na Hyun, running about 125 minutes. “Rule The Outside From Within.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An imprisoned ex-police inspector discovers that the entire penitentiary is controlled by an inmate running a crime syndicate and becomes part of the crime empire.
Who’s in it. The Prison stars Han Suk-kyu as Jung Ik-ho, Kim Rae-won as Song Yoo-gun, Jung Woong-in as Prison Director Kang and Jo Jae-yun as Hong-pyo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Prison has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prison page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prison tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prison (2017)?
- In US, The Prison is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prison worth watching?
- The Prison holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prison?
- The Prison stars Han Suk-kyu, Kim Rae-won, Jung Woong-in, Jo Jae-yun and Shin Sung-rok.
- When was The Prison released?
- The Prison was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.