The Stanford Prison Experiment

In 1971, twenty-four male students are selected to take on randomly assigned roles of prisoners and guards in a mock prison situated in the basement of the Stanford psychology building.


In 1971, twenty-four male students are selected to take on randomly assigned roles of prisoners and guards in a mock prison situated in the basement of the Stanford psychology building.

Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Writer: Tim Talbott / Philip Zimbardo
Stars: Billy Crudup / Michael Angarano / Moises Arias / Nicholas Braun / Gaius Charles
Genre: Biography / Drama / History / Thriller
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