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40 Years a Prisoner

6.420201h 50mMovieDocumentary

A chronicle of the controversial 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the radical back-to-nature group MOVE and the aftermath that led to a son’s decades-long fight to free his parents. Through eyewitness accounts and archival footage of the…

DirectorTommy Oliver
WriterTommy Oliver
ProducersTommy Oliver·Shelby Stone

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Cast · Directed by Tommy Oliver

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Mike Davis
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40 Years a Prisoner — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 40 Years a Prisoner?

40 Years a Prisoner is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 40 Years a Prisoner on Netflix?

No, 40 Years a Prisoner is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

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No, 40 Years a Prisoner isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

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40 Years a Prisoner is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.