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Prison Break

  • TV Series
  • 2005–2017
  • Tous publics
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
636K
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POPULARITY
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Michael Rapaport, Muse Watson, Stacy Keach, Paul Adelstein, Barbara Eve Harris, Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Leon Russom, Wade Williams, Amaury Nolasco, and Marshall Allman in Prison Break (2005)
Lincoln and Sara team up after they discover Michael is still alive in a Yemen prison. And plan a big escape with the help of their friends.
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A structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.A structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.A structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.

  • Creator
    • Paul T. Scheuring
  • Stars
    • Dominic Purcell
    • Wentworth Miller
    • Amaury Nolasco
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    636K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    106
    4
    • Creator
      • Paul T. Scheuring
    • Stars
      • Dominic Purcell
      • Wentworth Miller
      • Amaury Nolasco
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 8 wins & 32 nominations total

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    Dominic Purcell
    Dominic Purcell
    • Lincoln 'Linc' Burrows…
    • 2005–2017
    Wentworth Miller
    Wentworth Miller
    • Michael Scofield
    • 2005–2017
    Amaury Nolasco
    Amaury Nolasco
    • Fernando Sucre
    • 2005–2017
    Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper
    • Theodore 'T-Bag' Bagwell
    • 2005–2017
    Sarah Wayne Callies
    Sarah Wayne Callies
    • Sara Tancredi…
    • 2005–2017
    Wade Williams
    Wade Williams
    • Brad Bellick
    • 2005–2008
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Alexander Mahone…
    • 2006–2009
    Paul Adelstein
    Paul Adelstein
    • Paul Kellerman
    • 2005–2017
    Rockmond Dunbar
    Rockmond Dunbar
    • Benjamin Miles 'C-Note' Franklin
    • 2005–2017
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    • Gretchen Morgan…
    • 2007–2009
    Leon Russom
    Leon Russom
    • General Jonathan Krantz…
    • 2006–2009
    Marshall Allman
    Marshall Allman
    • LJ Burrows
    • 2005–2008
    Robin Tunney
    Robin Tunney
    • Veronica Donovan
    • 2005–2006
    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Warden Henry Pope…
    • 2005–2007
    Michael Rapaport
    Michael Rapaport
    • Don Self
    • 2008–2009
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • John Abruzzi
    • 2005–2017
    Phillip Edward Van Lear
    Phillip Edward Van Lear
    • Louis Patterson…
    • 2005–2006
    Muse Watson
    Muse Watson
    • Charles Westmoreland
    • 2005–2008
    • Creator
      • Paul T. Scheuring
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Prison Break' is lauded for its gripping narrative, standout performances by Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, and complex plot twists. Key themes such as brotherhood, loyalty, and sacrifice resonate with audiences. However, critiques highlight uneven pacing, contrived plot elements, and a noticeable drop in quality post-first season. Unrealistic scenarios and inconsistencies, particularly in later seasons, are also noted. Despite these flaws, many viewers find the series compelling and suggest watching at least the initial two seasons.
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    neighkey

    Changed my life

    Prison Break changed my life in the best possible way. Season 1 gave me hell of a ride. I love Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) and he is so calm, intelligent.

    Nothing but love!

    Watch the first episode of season 1 and I promise you'll have the time of your life
    9Rob1331

    Edge of your seat thriller!

    Prison Break is a story about two brothers. One is Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) who's on Death Row for a crime he didn't commit. His genius brother Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) holds up a bank to get himself out in jail with his brother. He has a plan to break them out, and a host of other interesting characters. Once out it's not over as they have to evade capture as they try to take down a political conspiracy. It's a heart pounding thriller that will keep you captivated throughout its entire run. The show is really smartly written where all of the cast and characters are given a chance to shine and they do...the entire cast is terrific! The first season is obviously the best but the others are still very well done and definitely worth watching. Don't miss this show!
    SonicStuart

    This looks like a show that will be a hit!

    I have been seeing so many advertisements for this show and I decided to check it out and it's surprisingly good! The acting is well done and everything else. The show is about a guy named Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) who gets arrested and framed for a crime that he didn't commit and now his brother, Michael (Wennworth Miller) installs himself in prison for one reason, to get his brother out of jail! FOX had better not cancel this one! Because I'm tired of the FOX network canceling all these other good shows that have potential and they put them on nights where they can't win and they have way too many reality shows! Plus all the good shows that FOX cancels last for 1 or 2 seasons like "Tru Calling", "Dark Angel", "Fastlane" just to name a few. But hopefully this show might last with all the good reviews from all the newspapers and magazines.

    User Rating: 10/10

    BOTTOM LINE: FOX SHOULD HOLD ON TO THIS ONE!
    8Imme-van-Gorp

    The show has its highs and lows.

    Season One: 10/10

    Season Two: 9.5/10

    Season Three: 7/10

    Season Four: 4.5/10

    Season Five: 8.5/10

    Themes: Action, Crime, Prison Escape, Mystery, Suspense, Manhunt, Drama, Family, Relationships, Stealing, Government & Conspiracy Theories.

    Top five characters: 1) Michael Scofield, 2) John Abruzzi, 3) David 'Whip' Martin, 4) Benjamin Miles 'C-Note' Franklin and 5) Fernando Sucre.
    9Supermanfan-13

    This was such a great show!

    Prison Break is a heart pounding thriller that will keep you captivated throughout its entire run. The show is really smartly written where all of the cast and characters are given a chance to shine and they do...the entire cast is terrific! But the standouts are def the two stars of the show...Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell who play brothers Michael and Lincoln almost perfectly! I just recently started watching this show again since I haven't seen it since it was originally on back in 2005 and I can say it still holds up and is just as good as when it was on back then. If you haven't seen this yet then do yourself a favor and watch it as soon as you can.

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    • Trivia
      Thirteen prisons banned this show.
    • Goofs
      Most of the main characters committed crimes in different states. (T-Bag in Arkansas, Fernando in New York, etc.) However, they are in a state prison in Chicago, not a federal prison.
    • Quotes

      Michael Scofield: I thought your cousin was trying to move in on your girl.

      Fernando Sucre: That's my other cousin but thanks for briniging that up, jackass!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2006 (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Main Title
      Written by Ramin Djawadi

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2006 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Hulu (United States)
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Prison Break event series
    • Filming locations
      • Joliet Prison - Collins Street, Joliet, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Adelstein-Parouse Productions
      • Dawn Olmstead Productions
      • Adelstein Productions
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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