Women in Prison (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, Women in Prison is a drama and crime film directed by Charlotte Silvera, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Nicole (Agnes Soral) is sent up the river for infanticide in this routine woman-in-prison feature. There she meets Marthe (Annie Girardot), a fellow murderess who receives special treatment from the warden Dessombes (Marie-Christine Barrault). The warden frames Nelly (Bernadette Lafont) for drug possession and has her thrown into solitary confinement. Sabien (Corinne Touzet) is a newcomer convicted of armed robbery who latches on to the lesbian Lucie (Milva), a longtime prisoner slated for release.
Who’s in it. Women in Prison stars Bernadette Lafont as Nelly Roux, Marie-Christine Barrault as La surveillante chef, Annie Girardot as Marthe and Fanny Bastien as Brigitte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Women in Prison has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Women in Prison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Women in Prison tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Women in Prison (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Women in Prison change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Women in Prison worth watching?
- Women in Prison holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Women in Prison?
- Women in Prison stars Bernadette Lafont, Marie-Christine Barrault, Annie Girardot, Fanny Bastien and Milva.
- When was Women in Prison released?
- Women in Prison was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.