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The Stanford Prison Experiment

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

Billy Crudup

as Dr. Philip Zimbardo

Michael Angarano

Michael Angarano

as Christopher Archer

Ezra Miller

Ezra Miller

as Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612

Tye Sheridan

Tye Sheridan

as Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819

Olivia Thirlby

Olivia Thirlby

as Dr. Christina Maslach

Nelsan Ellis

Nelsan Ellis

as Jesse Fletcher

Moisés Arias

Moisés Arias

as Anthony Carroll

Nicholas Braun

Nicholas Braun

as Karl Vandy

Gaius Charles

Gaius Charles

as Paul Vogel

Keir Gilchrist

Keir Gilchrist

as John Lovett

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Stanford Prison Experiment - Featurette

"Sausage"

"The Hole"

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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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?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Stanford Prison Experiment is available.

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.

Is The Stanford Prison Experiment suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Stanford Prison Experiment?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Stanford Prison Experiment.

Does The Stanford Prison Experiment have a post-credit scene?

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