Scared Straight!
1978, English. Directed by Arnold Shapiro.
It took going behind bars to keep them out.
The filmed depiction of a program where convicts tell troubled kids about the horrors of prison life. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
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- 0h 52m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 2 November 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arnold Shapiro
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Scared Straight!: quick answers
What comes after Scared Straight!?
Next in the series: Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) and Scared Straight! 20 Years Later (1999).
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How long is Scared Straight!?
Scared Straight! runs 52 minutes (0h 52m).
Does Scared Straight! have a post-credits scene?
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Scared Straight! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Scared Straight! on?
Scared Straight! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 November 1978. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Scared Straight!?
If you liked Scared Straight!, try 21 Up, 28 Up, As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty.
Who directed Scared Straight!?
Scared Straight! (1978) was directed by Arnold Shapiro and stars Peter Falk.