Mental Institute Movie

From Frank Darabont, starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler
Rated R

The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by author Stephen King. The film tells the story of banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), who is sentenced to life in Shawshank Prison for the murder of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. During his time at Shawshank, Andy befriends old-timer Red (Morgan Freeman), and becomes an invaluable asset to the prison. After a number of years, Andy escapes from Shawshank and embarks on a new life, free from the oppressive confines of the prison. The film captures the hope, friendship, and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

From Milos Forman, starring Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Michael Berryman, Peter Brocco
Rated R

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a 1975 American drama film directed by Milos Forman and based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Ken Kesey. The film stars Jack Nicholson as Randle McMurphy, an irreverent inmate at a mental hospital who rebels against the oppressive head nurse, played by Louise Fletcher. The film follows McMurphy's attempts to challenge the system and bring about a revolution in the mental institution, with the help of the other patients. Through a combination of comic hijinks and McMurphy's inspiring leadership, the inmates are soon able to stand up to the oppressive control of Nurse Ratched and gain their freedom. The film is an influential classic of the New Hollywood era, winning five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

From Jonathan Demme, starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Lawrence A. Bonney, Kasi Lemmons
Rated R

The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror-thriller directed by Jonathan Demme and based on the novel by Thomas Harris. The film follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she seeks the help of the incarcerated Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer, to catch another serial killer, Jame Gumb, who skins his victims. As Clarice attempts to gain Lecter’s help, she comes to understand his motivations and finds herself facing a terrifying confrontation with Gumb. The Silence of the Lambs won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress.

From Frank Darabont, starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt
Rated R

The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy drama film based on Stephen King's 1996 novel of the same name. Directed by Frank Darabont, it stars Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb and Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey, two prison guards on death row who witness supernatural events that occur after Coffey, a mysterious inmate, is brought to their facility. Edgecomb develops a unique bond with Coffey, and comes to believe he is innocent of the murder for which he was convicted. The film also stars David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, James Cromwell, and Sam Rockwell. The Green Mile follows Edgecomb's struggles with his faith and morality as he deals with Coffey's execution, which is carried out in spite of Edgecomb's belief of Coffey's innocence. Themes of hope and redemption are explored throughout the film as it examines the impact of the death penalty on society.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley
Rated R

Shutter Island is a psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels. Daniels and his partner, Chuck Aule, are sent to a remote hospital for the criminally insane on Shutter Island to investigate the disappearance of an inmate. As they delve deeper into the case, eerie and unsettling occurrences begin to take place and Teddy's own troubled past comes to light, making it difficult for him to differentiate reality from delusion. Ultimately, he discovers the shocking truth of the hospital and its inhabitants, and must confront his own inner demons along the way.

From Terry Gilliam, starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Joseph Melito
Rated R

12 Monkeys is a 1995 sci-fi film directed by Terry Gilliam, starring Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, and Madeleine Stowe. The film follows the story of James Cole (Willis), a convict from a post-apocalyptic future who travels back to the present day in order to prevent a deadly virus from wiping out humanity. In his efforts to stop the virus, Cole teams up with Dr. Kathryn Railly (Stowe) and the mental patient Jeffrey Goines (Pitt). Along the way, he discovers that he may have a hidden connection to the virus, and must confront his own past in order to save the future.

From Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon
Rated R

Papillon is a 1973 prison drama directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. The film follows the story of Henri "Papillon" Charrière (McQueen), a safecracker who is wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life in a notorious French prison in South America. Papillon forms an unlikely alliance with an eccentric counterfeiter, Louis Dega (Hoffman), and together they attempt numerous daring escapes. Through his struggles, Papillon discovers strength and courage he never knew he had, enabling him to survive the harsh prison conditions and make a triumphant return to freedom.

From Jacques Audiard, starring Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif, Reda Kateb
Rated R

A Prophet is a 2009 French crime drama directed by Jacques Audiard. The film follows the story of 19-year-old Malik El Djebena, a French-Arabic young man who is sentenced to six years in prison for assaulting police officers. Malik is illiterate and unskilled, but he soon finds himself navigating the prison's complex social hierarchy and navigating the politics of the gangs inside. Malik eventually becomes the protégé of César Luciani, the leader of the Corsican gang. With César's guidance, Malik learns to survive and even thrive in the prison. He is able to gain the respect of the other inmates, rise through the ranks and ultimately become the leader of the Corsican gang. Throughout the film, Malik navigates the criminal underworld and deals with loyalty, revenge, and justice. In the end, he is released from prison with newfound self-awareness and strength. A Prophet is an intense and thoughtful crime drama that examines the human capacity for resilience and redemption.

From Oliver Hirschbiegel, starring Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Berkel, Oliver Stokowski, Wotan Wilke Möhring
Rated R

The Experiment is a 2001 German psychological thriller directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. The film follows a group of twenty men who volunteer to participate in a two-week psychological experiment. In the experiment, 10 of the men are randomly assigned to be guards, while the other 10 are randomly assigned to be prisoners. The experiment is designed to explore power dynamics, and the effects of roles, rules, and power on behavior. The experiment takes a sinister turn when the guards become increasingly oppressive, and the prisoners increasingly desperate. As the experiment progresses, the men are pushed to the limits of their sanity and morality. The experiment quickly spirals out of control and the participants have to find a way to survive and make sense of their experiences.

From Steve McQueen, starring Stuart Graham, Laine Megaw, Brian Milligan, Liam McMahon
Rated Not Rated

Hunger is a 2008 British-Irish historical drama written by Enda Walsh and directed by Steve McQueen. It tells the story of Bobby Sands (Michael Fassbender), a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) who led a 1981 hunger strike in the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland. The strike was an attempt to gain political status for IRA prisoners, and Bobby Sands' efforts to do so eventually led to his death. The film follows Bobby Sands and his fellow prisoners as they struggle to maintain their solidarity while confronting the brutality of the British police and prison guards. It also examines the political implications of Bobby Sands' action, and how it influenced the wider struggle for rights in Northern Ireland.

From Philip Kaufman, starring Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine
Rated R

From David Mackenzie, starring Jack O'Connell, Ben Mendelsohn, Rupert Friend, Sam Spruell
Rated Not Rated

From Angelina Jolie, starring Jack O'Connell, Miyavi, Domhnall Gleeson, Garrett Hedlund
Rated PG-13

From Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden, Olivia Colman
Rated R

From S. Craig Zahler, starring Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Carpenter, Don Johnson, Udo Kier
Rated Not Rated

From Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Tom Hardy, Kelly Adams, Luing Andrews, Katy Barker
Rated R

From Rod Lurie, starring Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Steve Burton
Rated R

From Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, starring Joe Cole, Cherry Miko, Vithaya Pansringarm, Panya Yimmumphai
Rated R

From Gore Verbinski, starring Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi
Rated R

From Mathieu Kassovitz, starring Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Robert Downey Jr., Charles S. Dutton
Rated R