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Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment

Synopsis

The Stanford prison experiment was a landmark psychological study of the human response to captivity, in particular, to the real world circumstances of prison life, and the effects of imposed social roles on behaviour. It was conducted in 1971 by a team of researchers led by Philip Zimbardo of Stanford University.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 6, 1991

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Philip Zimbardo
Original Title
Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
51m
Production Studios
Stanford Instructional Television Network

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Philip Zimbardo

Film Editing

Ken Musen

Producers

Philip Zimbardo

Department Leadership Roster

Philip Zimbardo

Philip Zimbardo

Director

Ken Musen

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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What is Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment about?

The Stanford prison experiment was a landmark psychological study of the human response to captivity, in particular, to the real world circumstances of prison life, and the effects of imposed social roles on behaviour. It was conducted in 1971 by a team of researchers led by Philip Zimbardo of Stanford University.

Who directed Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment?

Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment was directed by Philip Zimbardo.

Who stars in Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment?

The principal cast of Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment includes Philip Zimbardo.

When was Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment released and how long is it?

Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 51m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment?

Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).