A Very Open Prison (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1995, A Very Open Prison is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Guy Jenkin, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. The Home Secretary has his eye on the Prime Minister's job. But an experiment in the way the prisons are run leads to embarrassment - and escaped murderers! The fore runner of Crossing The Floor
Who’s in it. A Very Open Prison stars Tom Wilkinson as David Hanratty, Ronald Pickup as Brian Silcott, Stephen Tompkinson as Jeremy Craig and Emily Mortimer as Amanda Ellis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Very Open Prison sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Very Open Prison page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Very Open Prison tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Very Open Prison (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Very Open Prison change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Very Open Prison worth watching?
- A Very Open Prison holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Very Open Prison?
- A Very Open Prison stars Tom Wilkinson, Ronald Pickup, Stephen Tompkinson, Emily Mortimer and Peter Wingfield.