Shackles (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2005, Shackles is a drama film directed by Charles Winkler, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. An aspiring teacher (Hughley) takes the one job he's offered, a position at a school inside a prison.
Who’s in it. Shackles stars D.L. Hughley as Ben Cross, Jose Pablo Cantillo as Gabriel Garcia, Daniel Louis Rivas as Pretty and Barry Shabaka Henley as Virgil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Shackles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Shackles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shackles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shackles (2005)?
- In US, Shackles is available to 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 Shackles worth watching?
- Shackles holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shackles?
- Shackles stars D.L. Hughley, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Daniel Louis Rivas, Barry Shabaka Henley and Kristen Wilson.
- When was Shackles released?
- Shackles was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.