Riot in Juvenile Prison (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1959, Riot in Juvenile Prison is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 71 minutes. “Their teen-age emotions were tender and ripe… SOMETHING HAD TO EXPLODE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the shootings of two juvenile inmates bring public protest, a psychologist is brought in to see if he can do anything to control the problems peacefully.
Who’s in it. Riot in Juvenile Prison stars Jerome Thor as Paul A. Furman, Marcia Henderson as Grace Hartwell, Scott Marlowe as Edward R. "Eddie" Bassett and John Hoyt as Col. Ernest Walton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Riot in Juvenile Prison 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 . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riot in Juvenile Prison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riot in Juvenile Prison tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riot in Juvenile Prison (1959)?
- In US, Riot in Juvenile Prison is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riot in Juvenile Prison worth watching?
- Riot in Juvenile Prison holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riot in Juvenile Prison?
- Riot in Juvenile Prison stars Jerome Thor, Marcia Henderson, Scott Marlowe, John Hoyt and Virginia Aldridge.
- When was Riot in Juvenile Prison released?
- Riot in Juvenile Prison was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.