Doin' Time (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1985, Doin' Time is a comedy film directed by George Mendeluk, running about 81 minutes. “The only prison in the world where you break out. Laughing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Duke Jarrett is sent to jail at the John Dillinger prison. However, the prison looks more like a zoo, more or less ruled by the prisoners themselves.
Who’s in it. Doin' Time stars Jeff Altman as Duke Jarret, Dey Young as Dr. Vicki Norris, Richard Mulligan as Mongo Mitchell and John Vernon as Big Mac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Doin' Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doin' Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doin' Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doin' Time (1985)?
- In US, Doin' Time is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doin' Time worth watching?
- Doin' Time holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doin' Time?
- Doin' Time stars Jeff Altman, Dey Young, Richard Mulligan, John Vernon and Jimmie Walker.
- When was Doin' Time released?
- Doin' Time was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.