Civil Brand (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2003, Civil Brand is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Neema Barnette, running about 95 minutes. “Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman... Behind Bars.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Forced to work under slave-like conditions in a "prison for profit" program, the inmates of a mostly-African-American female prison, Whitehead Correctional, try to take over the institution. At the core of the story is Frances, who finds herself in prison after being falsely convicted of murder, and who is told that her baby has been murdered, sparking her to lead her fellow inmates in the protest
Who’s in it. Civil Brand stars LisaRaye McCoy as Francis Shepard, N'Bushe Wright as Nikki Barnes, Monica Calhoun as Wet and Clifton Powell as Warden Alan Deese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Civil Brand has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $243.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Civil Brand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Civil Brand tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Civil Brand (2003)?
- In US, Civil Brand is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 Civil Brand worth watching?
- Civil Brand holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Civil Brand?
- Civil Brand stars LisaRaye McCoy, N'Bushe Wright, Monica Calhoun, Clifton Powell and Yasiin Bey.
- When was Civil Brand released?
- Civil Brand was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.