The Stanford Prison Experiment
2015, English. Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez.
They were given 2 weeks. It lasted 6 days.
In 1971, Stanford's Professor Philip Zimbardo conducts a controversial psychology experiment in which college students pretend to be either prisoners or guards, but the proceedings soon get out of hand. Based on a true story.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,022 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Kyle Patrick AlvarezDirector
- Billy CrudupDr. Philip Zimbardo
- Michael AngaranoChristopher Archer
- Ezra MillerDaniel Culp / Prisoner 8612
- Tye SheridanPeter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
- Olivia ThirlbyDr. Christina Maslach
- Nelsan EllisJesse Fletcher
- Moisés AriasAnthony Carroll
- Nicholas BraunKarl Vandy
- Gaius CharlesPaul Vogel
- Keir GilchristJohn Lovett
- Ki Hong LeeGavin Lee / Prisoner 3401
- Thomas MannPrisoner 416
Details
- Released
- 17 July 2015
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tim Talbott
- Box office
- $644K
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What The Stanford Prison Experiment is based on
The Stanford Prison Experiment is based on The Lucifer Effect (2007) by Philip Zimbardo, published by Random House.
True story · 2007
The Lucifer Effect
By Philip Zimbardo
Published by Random House
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Stanford Prison Experiment: quick answers
Is The Stanford Prison Experiment worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,022 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Stanford Prison Experiment have a post-credits scene?
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The Stanford Prison Experiment parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Stanford Prison Experiment is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Stanford Prison Experiment on?
The Stanford Prison Experiment isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stanford Prison Experiment?
If you liked The Stanford Prison Experiment, try A Mighty Heart, Escape from Sobibor, Foxfire.
Who directed The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) was directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez and stars Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano, Ezra Miller.
What is The Stanford Prison Experiment based on?
The Stanford Prison Experiment is based on The Lucifer Effect (2007) by Philip Zimbardo, published by Random House.