Screwed (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2011, Screwed is an action and crime film directed by Reg Traviss, running about 110 minutes. “Everybody Serves Their Time” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is a semi-biographical story based on the experiences of former prison guard Ronnie Thompson who spent seven years working in some of the UK's most dangerous prisons. Based on Thompson's book of the same name, the project stars James D'Arcy (Master & Commander), Noel Clarke (Kidulthood), Frank Harper (The Football Factory), Jamie Foreman (Layer Cake), Andrew Shim (This Is England) and Kate Magowan (Stardust). The story revolves around former soldier Sam Norwood who takes a job as a prison officer when he returns from Iraq and becomes exposed to the underworld of prison culture - including corrupt guards and drug trafficking.
Who’s in it. Screwed stars James D'Arcy as Sam, Noel Clarke as Truman, Frank Harper as Deano and Kate Magowan as Danielle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Screwed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Screwed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Screwed 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 Screwed (2011)?
- In US, Screwed is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Screwed worth watching?
- Screwed holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Screwed?
- Screwed stars James D'Arcy, Noel Clarke, Frank Harper, Kate Magowan and Jamie Foreman.
- When was Screwed released?
- Screwed was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.