Within These Walls (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2001, Within These Walls is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Robe, running about 100 minutes. “Hope lives in unlikely places.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Female prisoners train dogs to aid people with disabilities in a program started by a nun (Laura Dern).
Who’s in it. Within These Walls stars Ellen Burstyn as Joan Thomas, Laura Dern as Sister Pauline Quinn, LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Melinda Donovan and Maria Herrera as Leda Cervantes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Within These Walls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Within These Walls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Within These Walls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Within These Walls (2001)?
- In US, Within These Walls is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Within These Walls worth watching?
- Within These Walls holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Within These Walls?
- Within These Walls stars Ellen Burstyn, Laura Dern, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Maria Herrera and Lucinda Davis.
- When was Within These Walls released?
- Within These Walls was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.