Against the Wall
1994, English. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
39 men died. The story never will.
In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Against the Wall
Against the Wall is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 March 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ron Hutchinson
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Against the Wall: quick answers
Is Against the Wall worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Against the Wall?
Against the Wall runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Against the Wall have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Against the Wall on?
Against the Wall is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Against the Wall?
If you liked Against the Wall, try Confirmation, Maze, Escape from Pretoria.
Who directed Against the Wall?
Against the Wall (1994) was directed by John Frankenheimer and stars Kyle MacLachlan, Samuel L. Jackson, Clarence Williams III.