The Stanford Prison Experiment
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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.
The Stanford Prison Experiment is a 2015 thriller-drama based on the true story of psychology professor Philip Zimbardo's infamous 1971 study at Stanford University. The film follows college students assigned roles as prisoners and guards in a simulated jail environment that spirals into chaos and abuse. Already released, it's available on major streaming platforms and provides a gripping look at how ordinary people's behavior can shift dramatically under institutional pressure.
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Billy CrudupDr. Philip Zimbardo
Michael AngaranoChristopher Archer
Ezra MillerDaniel Culp / Prisoner 8612
Tye SheridanPeter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
Olivia ThirlbyDr. Christina Maslach
Nelsan EllisJesse Fletcher
Moisés AriasAnthony Carroll
Nicholas BraunKarl Vandy
Gaius CharlesPaul Vogel
Keir GilchristJohn Lovett
Ki Hong LeeGavin Lee / Prisoner 3401
Thomas MannPrisoner 416
Logan MillerJerry Sherman / Prisoner 5486
Johnny SimmonsJeff Jansen / Prisoner 1037
James WolkMike Penny
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When was The Stanford Prison Experiment released?
The film was released on July 17, 2015.
What is the movie about?
It dramatizes the 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, in which psychology professor Philip Zimbardo assigned college students to play either prisoners or guards in a simulated prison. The experiment quickly escalated into psychological abuse and mistreatment.
Is this based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the actual Stanford Prison Experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo at Stanford University in 1971, one of the most controversial psychology studies in academic history.
Where can I watch it?
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