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Scared Straight!

7.5197852mMovieDocumentary

The filmed depiction of a program where convicts tell troubled kids about the horrors of prison life. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.

DirectorArnold Shapiro
WriterArnold Shapiro
ProducerArnold Shapiro

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Cast · Directed by Arnold Shapiro

Peter Falk
Peter Falk
Narration (voice)

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Scared Straight! — streaming FAQ

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Is Scared Straight! on Netflix?

No, Scared Straight! is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Scared Straight! on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Scared Straight! for free?

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What is the OTT release date for Scared Straight!?

Scared Straight! hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 21, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Scared Straight!?

Yes — Scared Straight! is followed by Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) in the Scared Straight Collection.

Is there a prequel to Scared Straight!?

Scared Straight! is the first film in the Scared Straight Collection.

Is Scared Straight! part of a trilogy?

Yes — Scared Straight! is part of a trilogy, alongside Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) and Scared Straight! 20 Years Later (1999).

How many movies are in the Scared Straight Collection?

There are 3 films in the Scared Straight Collection: Scared Straight! (1978), Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) and Scared Straight! 20 Years Later (1999).