The Shawshank Redemption (1994): A tale of friendship and hope within the confines of Shawshank prison.
Papillon (1973): A gripping story of a man's relentless pursuit of freedom from Devil's Island.
Escape from Alcatraz (1979): Clint Eastwood's daring attempt to break free from the notorious Alcatraz prison.
The Green Mile (1999): A supernatural journey set on death row, highlighting humanity's complexities.
A Prophet (2009): A young inmate's rise to power in a French prison.
Bronson (2008): Based on the life of Britain's most notorious prisoner, Michael Gordon Peterson.
American History X (1998): A hard-hitting portrayal of racism within the prison system.
Midnight Express (1978): A harrowing account of an American's imprisonment in a Turkish prison.
Cool Hand Luke (1967): A classic depicting a non-conformist's time on a Southern chain gang.