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Against the Wall

6.219941h 51mMovieDramaHistoryTV Movie

In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.

DirectorJohn Frankenheimer
WriterRon Hutchinson
ProducersIrwin Meyer·Steven R. McGlothen

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Cast · Directed by John Frankenheimer

KMKyle MacLachlan
Kyle MacLachlan
Michael Smith
SJSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Jamaal
CIClarence Williams III
Clarence Williams III
Chaka
FFFrederic Forrest
Frederic Forrest
Weisbad
HSHarry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
Hal
AHAnne Heche
Anne Heche
Sharon Smith
DTDanny Trejo
Danny Trejo
Luis
PBPhilip Bosco
Philip Bosco
Oswald
TBTom Bower
Tom Bower
Ed
CACarmen Argenziano
Carmen Argenziano
Mancusi
PM
Peter Murnik
Jess
SHSteve Harris
Steve Harris
Cecil

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Against the Wall — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Against the Wall?

Against the Wall is streaming on HBO Max in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Against the Wall on Netflix?

No, Against the Wall is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Against the Wall on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Against the Wall isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

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Against the Wall is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.