
The Stanford Prison Experiment
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Stanford Prison Experiment
- Genres: Thriller, Drama, History
- Release Date: 2015-07-17
- Runtime: 122 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (938 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $643,557
- Production Companies: Abandon Pictures, Coup d'Etat Films, Sandbar Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.3136
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Billy Crudup
as Dr. Philip Zimbardo

Michael Angarano
as Christopher Archer

Ezra Miller
as Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612

Tye Sheridan
as Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819

Olivia Thirlby
as Dr. Christina Maslach

Nelsan Ellis
as Jesse Fletcher

Moisés Arias
as Anthony Carroll

Nicholas Braun
as Karl Vandy

Gaius Charles
as Paul Vogel

Keir Gilchrist
as John Lovett
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Trailers & Clips
The Stanford Prison Experiment - Featurette
"Sausage"
"The Hole"
Official Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stanford Prison Experiment?▼
The Stanford Prison Experiment is a Thriller, Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 2015-07-17.
Who are the main actors in The Stanford Prison Experiment?▼
The main cast includes Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano, Ezra Miller, Tye Sheridan, Olivia Thirlby, .
Where can I watch The Stanford Prison Experiment online?▼
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Is The Stanford Prison Experiment based on a true story?▼
They were given 2 weeks. It lasted 6 days.
What is the IMDb rating of The Stanford Prison Experiment?▼
The Stanford Prison Experiment has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 938 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Stanford Prison Experiment?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $643,557 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Stanford Prison Experiment?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Abandon Pictures, Coup d'Etat Films, Sandbar Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Stanford Prison Experiment filmed?▼
The Stanford Prison Experiment was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Stanford Prison Experiment?▼
The total runtime of The Stanford Prison Experiment is 122 minutes.
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