The Stanford Prison Experiment
“They were given 2 weeks. It lasted 6 days.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-13
Top Cast
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Billy Crudup
Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Michael Angarano
Christopher Archer
Ezra Miller
Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612
Tye Sheridan
Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
Olivia Thirlby
Dr. Christina Maslach
Nelsan Ellis
Jesse Fletcher
Moisés Arias
Anthony Carroll
Nicholas Braun
Karl Vandy
Gaius Charles
Paul Vogel
Keir Gilchrist
John Lovett
Ki Hong Lee
Gavin Lee / Prisoner 3401
Thomas Mann
Prisoner 416
Logan Miller
Jerry Sherman / Prisoner 5486
Johnny Simmons
Jeff Jansen / Prisoner 1037
James Wolk
Mike Penny
Matt Bennett
Kyle Parker
Jesse Carere
Paul Beattie / Prisoner 5704
Brett Davern
Hubbie Whitlow / Prisoner 7258
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 17, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 17, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$644K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kyle Patrick Alvarez
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Talbott
- Original Score
- Andrew Hewitt
- Original Title
- The Stanford Prison Experiment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $644K
- Production Studios
- Abandon Pictures, Coup d'Etat Films, Sandbar Pictures, Priority Pictures, IFC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Tim Talbott, Philip Zimbardo
Andrew Hewitt
Jas Shelton
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Lauren Bratman, Brent Emery, Karen Lauder, Lizzie Friedman, Greg Little
Department Leadership Roster
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Director
Jas Shelton
Director of Photography
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Editor
Andrew Hewitt
Original Music Composer
Tim Talbott
Screenplay
Lauren Bratman
Producer
Brent Emery
Producer
Karen Lauder
Producer
Lizzie Friedman
Producer
Greg Little
Producer
Gary Barbosa
Production Design
Lisa Tomczeszyn
Costume Design
Lou Simon
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stanford Prison Experiment
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What is The Stanford Prison Experiment about?
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.
Who directed The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment was directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez.
Who stars in The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The principal cast of The Stanford Prison Experiment includes Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano, Ezra Miller, Tye Sheridan, Olivia Thirlby.
When was The Stanford Prison Experiment released and how long is it?
The Stanford Prison Experiment was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did The Stanford Prison Experiment make at the box office?
The Stanford Prison Experiment grossed $644K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stanford Prison Experiment was composed by Andrew Hewitt.
Is The Stanford Prison Experiment based on a book or true story?
The Stanford Prison Experiment is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Philip Zimbardo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).