The Experiment
The Experiment (2001) is a thriller drama, directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. It stars Moritz Bleibtreu and Christian Berkel. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 120-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.
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What The Experiment Is About
Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2001 film follows volunteers who join a paid prison experiment. Half are guards, half prisoners. Within days the roles become real. The film draws its tension from the abuse of authority; the narrative makes the experiment slipping out of control its real subject. Moritz Bleibtreu leads. It draws on a famous psychology experiment, though the film is invention and that experiment itself was later disputed. Who it's for: those who like enclosed thrillers. Who it's not for: viewers who cannot take humiliation and torture; the film shows them in detail.
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What is The Experiment about?
Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2001 film follows volunteers who join a paid prison experiment. Half are guards, half prisoners.
Where can I watch The Experiment?
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How long is The Experiment?
The Experiment runs for 120 minutes (2h).
When did The Experiment come out?
The Experiment was released in 2001.
Who directed The Experiment?
The Experiment was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
Who stars in The Experiment?
The Experiment stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Berkel, Justus von Dohnányi, Maren Eggert.
What is The Experiment's rating?
The Experiment holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.
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