The Stanford Prison Experiment
"They were given 2 weeks. It lasted 6 days."
Originally released in 2015. The Stanford Prison Experiment is a thriller/drama film. directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano, and Ezra Miller
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 17, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (971 votes)
Box Office
$643.6K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $643,557
Production Companies
- Abandon Pictures
- Coup d'Etat Films
- Sandbar Pictures
- Priority Pictures
- IFC FIlms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stanford Prison Experiment about?
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 ...
Who directed The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment was directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez.
How long is The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was The Stanford Prison Experiment released?
The Stanford Prison Experiment was released on July 17, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The main cast of The Stanford Prison Experiment includes Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano, Ezra Miller, Tye Sheridan, Olivia Thirlby.
Is The Stanford Prison Experiment worth watching?
The Stanford Prison Experiment has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 971 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.