Prison Break (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1938, Prison Break is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.
Who’s in it. Prison Break stars Barton MacLane as Joaquin Shannon, Glenda Farrell as Jean Fenderson, Paul Hurst as Soapy and Constance Moore as Maria Shannon, Joaquin's Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Prison Break has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Break tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison Break (1938)?
- In US, Prison Break is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prison Break worth watching?
- Prison Break holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prison Break?
- Prison Break stars Barton MacLane, Glenda Farrell, Paul Hurst, Constance Moore and Edward Pawley.
- When was Prison Break released?
- Prison Break was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.