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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

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Cast · Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez

Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup
Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Michael Angarano
Michael Angarano
Christopher Archer
Ezra Miller
Ezra Miller
Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612
Tye Sheridan
Tye Sheridan
Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
Olivia Thirlby
Olivia Thirlby
Dr. Christina Maslach
Nelsan Ellis
Nelsan Ellis
Jesse Fletcher
Moisés Arias
Moisés Arias
Anthony Carroll
Nicholas Braun
Nicholas Braun
Karl Vandy
Gaius Charles
Gaius Charles
Paul Vogel
Keir Gilchrist
Keir Gilchrist
John Lovett
Ki Hong Lee
Ki Hong Lee
Gavin Lee / Prisoner 3401
Thomas 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 is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Stanford Prison Experiment on Netflix?

No, The Stanford Prison Experiment is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel.

Is The Stanford Prison Experiment on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Stanford Prison Experiment for free?

The Stanford Prison Experiment is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.

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).