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The Stanford Prison Experiment

6.820152h 2mRMovieThrillerDramaHistory

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.

DirectorKyle Patrick Alvarez
WriterTim Talbott
ProducersKatie Leary·Lizzie Friedman

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez

BCBilly Crudup
Billy Crudup
Dr. Philip Zimbardo
MAMichael Angarano
Michael Angarano
Christopher Archer
EMEzra Miller
Ezra Miller
Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612
TSTye Sheridan
Tye Sheridan
Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
OTOlivia Thirlby
Olivia Thirlby
Dr. Christina Maslach
NENelsan Ellis
Nelsan Ellis
Jesse Fletcher
MAMoisés Arias
Moisés Arias
Anthony Carroll
NBNicholas Braun
Nicholas Braun
Karl Vandy
GCGaius Charles
Gaius Charles
Paul Vogel
KGKeir Gilchrist
Keir Gilchrist
John Lovett
KLKi Hong Lee
Ki Hong Lee
Gavin Lee / Prisoner 3401
TMThomas Mann
Thomas Mann
Prisoner 416

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The Stanford Prison Experiment — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Stanford Prison Experiment?

The Stanford Prison Experiment isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Stanford Prison Experiment on Netflix?

No, The Stanford Prison Experiment is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Stanford Prison Experiment on Amazon Prime Video?

The Stanford Prison Experiment isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Stanford Prison Experiment for free?

The Stanford Prison Experiment isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Stanford Prison Experiment based on a true story?

Yes — The Stanford Prison Experiment is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).