Convicts (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1991, Convicts is a drama film directed by Peter Masterson, running about 93 minutes. “Freedom has its price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Texas writer Horton Foote's touching story set in 1902 features Robert Duvall as Sol, the hardened boss of a sugar plantation who unwittingly becomes a mentor to a young boy named Horace (Lukas Haas), who comes to Sol looking for a way to earn a living. Horace eventually learns, through his associations with Sol, Ben (James Earl Jones) and others, that life, though it isn't always fair or just, is worth rising for every day.
Who’s in it. Convicts stars Robert Duvall as Soll Gautier, Lukas Haas as Horace Robedaux, James Earl Jones as Ben Johnson and Starletta DuPois as Martha Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Convicts has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Convicts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Convicts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Convicts (1991)?
- In US, Convicts is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Convicts worth watching?
- Convicts holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Convicts?
- Convicts stars Robert Duvall, Lukas Haas, James Earl Jones, Starletta DuPois and Carlin Glynn.
- When was Convicts released?
- Convicts was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.