Cell 211 (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2009, Cell 211 is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Daniel Monzón, running about 110 minutes. “To survive inside, he has to become one of them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
Who’s in it. Cell 211 stars Luis Tosar as Malamadre, Alberto Ammann as Juan Oliver, Antonio Resines as José Utrilla and Carlos Bardem as Apache, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Cell 211 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $19.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cell 211 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cell 211 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 Cell 211 (2009)?
- In US, Cell 211 is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cell 211 worth watching?
- Cell 211 holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cell 211?
- Cell 211 stars Luis Tosar, Alberto Ammann, Antonio Resines, Carlos Bardem and Félix Cubero.
- When was Cell 211 released?
- Cell 211 was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.