The Sentence (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, The Sentence is a crime and documentary film directed by Rudy Valdez, running about 87 minutes. “She went to prison. They did the time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cindy Shank, mother of three, is serving a 15-year sentence in federal prison for her tangential involvement with a Michigan drug ring years earlier. This intimate portrait of mandatory minimum drug sentencing's devastating consequences, captured by Cindy's brother, follows her and her family over the course of ten years.
Who’s in it. The Sentence stars Eric Sterling as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sentence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Sentence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sentence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sentence (2018)?
- In US, The Sentence is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Sentence worth watching?
- The Sentence holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sentence?
- The Sentence stars Eric Sterling.