The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) Thriller Drama History Biography
The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Jul 17, 2015 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, History, Biography | Runtime 2h 02m
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.30/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.4/10 - Related: Discover more movies like The Stanford Prison Experiment
The Stanford Prison Experiment Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Twenty-four male students out of seventy-five were selected to take on randomly assigned roles of prisoners and guards in a mock prison situated in the basement of the Stanford psychology building.
Tagline: They were given 2 weeks. It lasted 6 days.
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The Stanford Prison Experiment Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2015 (more 2015 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 122 minutes / Genres: Thriller, Drama, History, Biography
Directors: Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Stars: Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano, Moises Arias, Nicholas Braun, Gaius Charles … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 17, 2015Box Office: $660,561
Awards: 4
Nominations: 3
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Stanford Prison Experiment Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 17, 2015, Netflix: Jun 17, 2017
Writers: Tim Talbott, Philip Zimbardo
Producers: Lauren Bratman, Laurence P. Duke, Brent Emery, Lizzie Friedman, Brian Geraghty, Karen Lauder, Rachel Lauder, Bob Leary, Katie Leary, Greg Little, Adam Shazar
Editors: Kyle Patrick Alvarez
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The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Stanford Prison Experiment Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Crudup | ... | Dr. Philip Zimbardo |
| Michael Angarano | ... | Christopher Archer |
| Moises Arias | ... | Anthony Carroll |
| Nicholas Braun | ... | Karl Vandy |
| Gaius Charles | ... | Paul Vogel |
| Keir Gilchrist | ... | John Lovett |
| Ki Hong Lee | ... | Gavin Lee / 3401 |
| Thomas Mann | ... | Prisoner 416 |
| Ezra Miller | ... | Daniel Culp / 8612 |
| Logan Miller | ... | Jerry Sherman / 5486 |
| Tye Sheridan | ... | Peter Mitchell / 819 |
| Johnny Simmons | ... | Jeff Jansen / 1037 |
| James Wolk | ... | Mike Penny |
| Nelsan Ellis | ... | Jesse Fletcher |
| Olivia Thirlby | ... | Dr. Christina Maslach |
| Matt Bennett | ... | Kyle Parker |
| Jesse Carere | ... | Paul Beattie / 5704 |
| Brett Davern | ... | Hubbie Whitlow / 7258 |
| James Frecheville | ... | Matthew Townshend |
| Miles Heizer | ... | Marshall Lovett |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Billy Crudup (b. July 8, 1968) – Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: William Crudup - Michael Angarano (b. December 3, 1987) – Christopher Archer
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Moises Arias (b. April 18, 1994) – Anthony Carroll
Sign: Aries, Height: 4' 11" (1.5 m)
Also known as: 490tx | Moisés Arias - Nicholas Braun (b. May 1, 1988) – Karl Vandy
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 6" (1.98 m) - Gaius Charles (b. May 2, 1983) – Paul Vogel
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Keir Gilchrist (b. September 28, 1992) – John Lovett
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Ki Hong Lee – Gavin Lee / 3401
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Thomas Mann (b. September 27, 1991) – Prisoner 416
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Thomas Randall Mann - Ezra Miller (b. September 30, 1992) – Daniel Culp / 8612
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Logan Miller (b. February 18, 1992) – Jerry Sherman / 5486
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Tye Sheridan (b. November 11, 1996) – Peter Mitchell / 819
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Johnny Simmons (b. November 28, 1986) – Jeff Jansen / 1037
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Jonnie Simmons - James Wolk (b. March 22, 1985) – Mike Penny
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Jimmy Wolk - Nelsan Ellis, as Jesse Fletcher, passed away at age 39 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
Also known as: Nelson Ellis - Olivia Thirlby (b. October 6, 1986) – Dr. Christina Maslach
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
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