The Alabama Solution (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2025, The Alabama Solution is a documentary film directed by Andrew Jarecki, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Incarcerated men defy the odds to expose a cover-up in one of America’s deadliest prison systems.
Who’s in it. The Alabama Solution stars Robert Earl Council as Self, Melvin Ray as Self and Kay Ivey as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Alabama Solution 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 Alabama Solution page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Alabama Solution tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Alabama Solution (2025)?
- In US, The Alabama Solution 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 Alabama Solution worth watching?
- The Alabama Solution holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Alabama Solution?
- The Alabama Solution stars Robert Earl Council, Melvin Ray and Kay Ivey.
- When was The Alabama Solution released?
- The Alabama Solution was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.