Shackles
2005, English. Directed by Charles Winkler.
Sometimes the only way out is to fight.
An aspiring teacher (Hughley) takes the one job he's offered, a position at a school inside a prison.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Charles WinklerDirector
- D.L. HughleyBen Cross
- Jose Pablo CantilloGabriel Garcia
- Daniel Louis RivasPretty
- Barry Shabaka HenleyVirgil
- Kristen WilsonHelen
- Tony LeeKorean Cop
- David AndrioleCouncilman Yorkin
- Mark BerryRasheed Jackson
- Georg Stanford BrownWarden
- Rob BrownsteinDuncan Towers
- Lizette CarriónRosa
- Justin Rodgers HallPrisoner
Details
- Released
- 20 August 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Donald Martin
- Budget
- $3M
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Shackles: quick answers
Is Shackles worth watching?
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How long is Shackles?
Shackles runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Shackles have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Shackles has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Shackles parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shackles is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shackles on?
Shackles isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shackles?
If you liked Shackles, try 20,000 Days on Earth, Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis, Tyson.
Who directed Shackles?
Shackles (2005) was directed by Charles Winkler and stars D.L. Hughley, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Daniel Louis Rivas.