Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "prison-murder"

1. Stone (2010)

R | 105 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

A convicted arsonist looks to manipulate a parole officer into a plan to secure his parole by placing his beautiful wife in the lawman's path.

Director: John Curran | Stars: Edward Norton, Milla Jovovich, Robert De Niro, Frances Conroy

Votes: 42,927 | Gross: $1.80M

2. Analyze That (2002)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Crime

Mobster Paul Vitti is released into Dr. Ben Sobol's care, where only more chaos ensues.

Director: Harold Ramis | Stars: Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Joe Viterelli

Votes: 89,521 | Gross: $32.12M

3. Edison (2005)

R | 99 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Upon discovering a den of corrupt policemen, a fresh-faced journalist makes shaky allies in a jaded reporter and investigator for a powerful district attorney.

Director: David J. Burke | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J

Votes: 16,269

4. Physical Evidence (1989)

R | 99 min | Crime, Mystery, Romance

A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.

Director: Michael Crichton | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Theresa Russell, Ned Beatty, Kay Lenz

Votes: 2,094 | Gross: $3.56M

5. Murder, Mayhem and Meditation (2014 TV Movie)

50 min | Documentary

A look inside California's maximum-security Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad to see the effects of the policy of "mass incarceration"l of the last 30+ years. Also shown is how one of ... See full summary »

Stars: Kaj Larsen, Stephen G. Breyer, J. Celaya, Darren Chamberlain

6. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Episode #7.10 (2005)

TV-14 | 70 min | Crime, Drama

Julie S has revenge on her mind. The inmates hold a remembrance service on the one year anniversary of Yvonne's death. Sylvia and Bev return after their eventful time in Spain.

Director: Laurence Moody | Stars: Andrew Scarborough, Jack Ellis, Victoria Alcock, Kika Mirylees

Votes: 34

7. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Christmas Special (2005)

TV-14 | 68 min | Crime, Drama

It's Christmastime at Larkhall. A new prisoner is left at reception without any paperwork to say who she is or what she's in for. The two Julies are reunited. A snowstorm sweeps England causing a blackout.

Director: Martin Hutchings | Stars: Nicola Redmond, Michael Fish, Gaynor Howe, Ellie Haddington

Votes: 36

8. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Coming Out (2001)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

Nikki prepares for her appeal alone when Helen decides to resign from Larkhall. Crystal shares some news. Yvonne and Virginia agree to turn the tables on Fenner.

Director: Diana Patrick | Stars: Kika Mirylees, Victoria Alcock, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Nathan Constance

Votes: 90

9. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Rough Justice (2000)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

Renee makes enemies of many of the G Wing inmates. Nikki's appeal process reveals new information. Helen begins the lifers group sessions. Fenner is more interested in drinking than working. Denny and Shaz cause trouble for Silvia.

Director: Mike Adams | Stars: Tracey Wilkinson, Jack Ellis, Alison Newman, Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Votes: 41

10. Inspector Morse (1987–2000)
Episode: The Way Through the Woods (1995)

TV-14 | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a serial killer is murdered in prison, his deathbed confession disavows one of the murders he had previously confessed to. Morse wants to reopen the case.

Director: John Madden | Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Gary Powell, Vivienne Ritchie

Votes: 857

11. Oz (1997–2003)
Episode: God's Chillin' (1997)

TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Friction is growing in the wake of two deaths so Said, Wiseguy leader Schibetta and Gangbanger Jefferson Keane are brought together by Warden Glynn, who tells them to keep their boys quiet or else he'll lock the prison down.

Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker

Votes: 2,453

12. The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode: All Prologue (2003)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Trying to let go of police work and return to his marriage, McNulty gives up on identifying his Jane Doe. The detectives look into Sobotka and his money. For his union, Sobotka tries to ... See full summary »

Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman

Votes: 4,965

13. Mayor of Kingstown (2021– )
Episode: Simply Murder (2021)

TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

After a tragic accident has deadly consequences, an all-out manhunt ensues. Meanwhile, Mike reaches out to a former prison contact.

Director: Taylor Sheridan | Stars: Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa

Votes: 1,366

14. The Good Wife (2009–2016)
Episode: Silly Season (2011)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As Cary and Alicia go head to head again in a prison murder case, Cary uncovers an unlikely connection between the accused and one of Bond's clients. Meanwhile, a dirty campaign trick could backfire on Peter's campaign.

Director: Rosemary Rodriguez | Stars: Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips

Votes: 634

15. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Knockout (2011)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Cop killer Hal Lockwood, whom Beckett visited unsuccessfully in jail for months hoping for a lead in her mother Johanna's closed murder case, is released by a faked order into the general ... See full summary »

Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Votes: 2,224

16. Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode: Father's Day (2012)

TV-MA | 53 min | Comedy, Drama

Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends a ritzy wedding with Richard and lies about her background.

Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky

Votes: 2,210

17. NCIS: Hawai'i (2021–2024)
Episode: Sudden Death (2022)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Mystery

The NCIS team investigates the death of a Navy sailor and goes head-to-head with a ruthless local criminal organization. Also, Lucy looks for a new apartment.

Director: Tawnia McKiernan | Stars: Vanessa Lachey, Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Yasmine Al-Bustami

Votes: 317

18. Mayor of Kingstown (2021– )
Episode: Kill Box (2023)

TV-MA | 39 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

In the wake of the tent city transfer, Mike finds himself in a race to locate Bunny. Kareem surveys the new power structure, and later gets some unsettling news. Kyle contemplates his next move. Milo looks to fix Joseph's mistake.

Director: Guy Ferland | Stars: Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa

Votes: 703

19. Mayor of Kingstown (2021– )
Episode: Little Green Ant (2023)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama, Thriller

It's all hands on deck as the war spills out into the streets of Kingstown. A mistake has serious repercussions. The trust between Mike and Bunny reaches a moment of truth. Iris finds herself with nowhere else to go.

Director: Stephen Kay | Stars: Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa

Votes: 772

20. Rizzoli & Isles (2010–2016)
Episode: Judge, Jury and Executioner (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A mock trial advisor (A'DA ALISON WOOLFOLK) dies during a competition. Meanwhile, Jane is concerned that Angela may be hiding financial issues. DOUG SAVANT also guest stars.

Director: Mark Haber | Stars: Angie Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Brian Goodman, Jordan Bridges

Votes: 400

21. The Missing (2014–2016)
Episode: Return to Eden (2014)

TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

It is 2009 and three years on from Oliver's disappearance there has still been no significant progress made in the case. Tony and Emily are having marriage problems but then a surprise turn... See full summary »

Director: Tom Shankland | Stars: Adam Thomas Wright, Stéphanie Van Vyve, Erico Salamone, Saïd Taghmaoui

Votes: 679

22. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Let's Make a Deal (2014)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The team discovers that a murdered prisoner who was informing from the inside to the police had a second job informing for the Feds.

Director: Brad Tanenbaum | Stars: Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox

Votes: 358

23. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Lockdown (2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Two guards at a privatized maximum security prison in Texas are murdered. The investigation reveals the suspects may be in the prison.

Director: Thomas Gibson | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook

Votes: 1,994

24. Murdoch Mysteries (2008– )
Episode: Nolo Contendere (2015)

TV-PG | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Murdoch investigates a prison stabbing which may be connected to the murder for which George Crabtree is imprisoned.

Director: T.W. Peacocke | Stars: Yannick Bisson, Helene Joy, Thomas Craig, Jonny Harris

Votes: 324

25. Line of Duty (2012–2021)
Episode: Episode #6.4 (2021)

TV-14 | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

DCI Davidson faces increasing pressure from all sides. AC-12's attempt to interview a key witness goes horribly wrong.

Director: Gareth Bryn | Stars: Vicky McClure, Kelly Macdonald, Perry Fitzpatrick, Gregory Piper

Votes: 1,458

26. The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode: Marko Jankowics (No. 58) (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Liz and Jennifer's pursuit of a lead on the truth about Reddington puts them in unexpected danger. Red steps in to help mediate a brewing prison gang war.

Director: Bill Roe | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison

Votes: 1,278