# The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)

> A chilling historical docudrama turns a basement psychology study into a volatile test of authority, identity, and human cruelty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/190455

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Thriller, Drama, History
- Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez
- Cast: Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano, Ezra Miller, Tye Sheridan, Olivia Thirlby, Nelsan Ellis, Moisés Arias, Nicholas Braun
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420293/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: chilling, claustrophobic, thought-provoking, serious movie night, history discussion

## Synopsis

A chilling exploration of human nature and authority unfolds in a controlled environment gone awry.

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