Caged (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1950, Caged is a drama and crime film directed by John Cromwell, running about 96 minutes. “The Story of a Women's Prison today” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Caged tells the story of a teenage newlywed, who is sent to prison for being an accessory to a robbery. Her experiences while incarcerated, along with the killing of her husband, change her from a very frightened young girl into a hardened convict.
Who’s in it. Caged stars Eleanor Parker as Marie Allen, Agnes Moorehead as Ruth Benton, Ellen Corby as Emma Barber and Hope Emerson as Evelyn Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Caged has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and 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 Caged page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caged tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caged (1950)?
- In US, Caged is available to stream on TCM, and 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 Caged worth watching?
- Caged holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Caged?
- Caged stars Eleanor Parker, Agnes Moorehead, Ellen Corby, Hope Emerson and Betty Garde.
- When was Caged released?
- Caged was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.