Punishment Park
1971, English. Directed by Peter Watkins.
One of the most controversial films ever made.
In this fictional documentary, U.S. prisons are at capacity, and President Nixon declares a state of emergency. All new prisoners, most of whom are connected to the antiwar movement, are now given the choice of jail time or spending three days in Punishment Park, where they will be hunted for sport by federal authorities. The prisoners invariably choose the latter option, but learn that, between the desert heat and the brutal police officers, their chances of survival are slim.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Peter WatkinsDirector
- Patrick BolandTribunal Defendant
- Carmen ArgenzianoJay Kaufman (Tribunal Defendant)
- Kent ForemanLee Robert Brown (Tribunal Defendant)
- Luke JohnsonWilliam Luke Valerio (Tribunal Defendant)
- Katherine QuittnerNancy Jane Smith (Tribunal Defendant)
- Scott TurnerJames Arthur Kohler (Tribunal Defendant)
- Stan ArmstedCharles Robbins (Tribunal Defendant)
- Mary Ellen KleinhallAllison Mitchner (Tribunal Defendant)
- Mark KeatsWilliam C. Hoeger (Tribunal Chairman)
- Gladys GoldenMary Jurgens (Tribunal Member)
- Sanford GoldenSenator Harris (Tribunal Member)
- George GregoryMr. Keagan (Tribunal Member)
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Watkins
- Budget
- $95K
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Punishment Park: quick answers
Is Punishment Park worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 223 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Punishment Park?
Punishment Park runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Punishment Park have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Punishment Park. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Punishment Park parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Punishment Park is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Punishment Park on?
Punishment Park is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Punishment Park?
If you liked Punishment Park, try The Stanford Prison Experiment, First Blood, Sound of My Voice.
Who directed Punishment Park?
Punishment Park (1971) was directed by Peter Watkins and stars Patrick Boland, Carmen Argenziano, Kent Foreman.