Attica (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1980, Attica is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, running about 97 minutes. “Prisoners in revolt... Hostages in fear... Time running out...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Acclaimed dramatization recreating the incidents surrounding the 1971 revolt in New York's Attica State Prison that lasted for 23 days and resulted in the greatest casualty toll between Americans since the Civil War.
Who’s in it. Attica stars Henry Darrow as Herman Badillo, Charles Durning as Commissioner Russell Oswald, Morgan Freeman as Hap Richards and Joel Fabiani as Sen. Gordon Conners, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Attica has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Attica page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attica tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Attica (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Attica change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Attica worth watching?
- Attica holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Attica?
- Attica stars Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, Morgan Freeman, Joel Fabiani and David Harris.
- When was Attica released?
- Attica was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.