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The Experiment

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 36min
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
54K
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The Experiment (2010)
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26 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.26 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.26 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
54K
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  • Director
    • Paul T. Scheuring
  • Writers
    • Paul T. Scheuring(screenplay)
    • Mario Giordano(novel "Black Box")
    • Christoph Darnstädt(film "Das Experiment")
  • Stars
    • Adrien Brody
    • Cam Gigandet
    • Forest Whitaker
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul T. Scheuring
  • Writers
    • Paul T. Scheuring(screenplay)
    • Mario Giordano(novel "Black Box")
    • Christoph Darnstädt(film "Das Experiment")
  • Stars
    • Adrien Brody
    • Cam Gigandet
    • Forest Whitaker
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    • 143User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
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    Trailer 2:17
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    Adrien Brody in The Experiment (2010)
    Travis Fimmel and David Banner in The Experiment (2010)
    Forest Whitaker, Clifton Collins Jr., Adrien Brody, Damien Leake, Travis Fimmel, Cam Gigandet, David Banner, and Jason Lew in The Experiment (2010)
    Adrien Brody in The Experiment (2010)
    Forest Whitaker and Adrien Brody in The Experiment (2010)
    Forest Whitaker, Clifton Collins Jr., Adrien Brody, Damien Leake, Travis Fimmel, Ethan Cohn, Cam Gigandet, David Banner, and Jason Lew in The Experiment (2010)
    Clifton Collins Jr., Adrien Brody, Damien Leake, Ethan Cohn, and Jason Lew in The Experiment (2010)

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    Adrien Brody
    Adrien Brody
    • Travisas Travis
    Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet
    • Chaseas Chase
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Barrisas Barris
    Maggie Grace
    Maggie Grace
    • Bayas Bay
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    • Nixas Nix
    Ethan Cohn
    Ethan Cohn
    • Benjyas Benjy
    Fisher Stevens
    Fisher Stevens
    • Archaletaas Archaleta
    Travis Fimmel
    Travis Fimmel
    • Helwegas Helweg
    David Banner
    David Banner
    • Boschas Bosch
    • (as Lavell 'David Banner' Crump)
    Jason Lew
    Jason Lew
    • Oscaras Oscar
    Damien Leake
    Damien Leake
    • Govenoras Govenor
    Rod Maiorano
    • Rexas Rex
    Rachel O'Meara
    Rachel O'Meara
    • Female Administratoras Female Administrator
    Jeanne Hopson
    • Gertrudeas Gertrude
    Jack Mishler
    • Henryas Henry
    • (as Jack W. Mishler)
    Ross Vander Werf
    Ross Vander Werf
    • Inmate #1as Inmate #1
    Matt Harwell
    • Sandbergas Sandberg
    Steve Mathews
    • Jackas Jack
    • Director
      • Paul T. Scheuring
    • Writers
      • Paul T. Scheuring(screenplay)
      • Mario Giordano(novel "Black Box") (film "Das Experiment")
      • Christoph Darnstädt(film "Das Experiment")
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    Storyline

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    For a handsome $1,000-a-day reward, the unemployed pacifist, Travis, decides to take part in a controversial two-week behavioural experiment that will attempt to simulate life within the prison walls. Now, inside a controlled environment, two hand-picked groups of twenty inmates and six guards must follow a simple set of basic rules, while high-tech cameras monitor the entire makeshift jail. However, devoid of their civil rights and their identities, the volunteers will soon find themselves dragged into a dangerous and volatile situation, as the sadistic warders begin to take extreme pleasure in enforcing their authority. Under those circumstances, Travis, or the rebellious Prisoner #77, will have to explore his limits. How long can he last? —Nick Riganas
    sadismpsychological studyprisonerguardhuman nature154 more
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    • Taglines
      • Everyone has a breaking point
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong disturbing violence including a rape, language, some sexual content and nudity
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      This movie is a remake of a movie (Das Experiment (2001)) based on a book that was inspired by the real-life Stanford prison experiment. Although the experiment's purpose is not explicitly mentioned in the film, the original study was meant to observe the effects of power, rules, group identity and dehumanization in a simulated prison environment. The Stanford prison experiment also employed test subjects as either guards of prisoners, but ended early as both groups took their respective roles too seriously. The experiment will never be redone, because although it was deemed ethical at the time under the later-amended rules of the American Psychiatric Association, any research done must not physically or mentally harm the participants.
    • Goofs
      In the scene near the end, where Travis is beating up Barris, Travis had recently grabbed the blade of the knife when Barris tried to stab him. His hand was shown to be very bloody. However, when the red light and the alarm went on and Travis raised his hands to his head, his hand was completely clean and unharmed.
    • Quotes

      Archaleta: Justice is what keeps us safe as a society. Ordered law.

      Travis: Justice is what starts wars. And eye for and eye for an eye. It takes a turning of the cheek for this species to evolve.

      Archaleta: Ah, so you're the one who knows what it's going to take for this society to evolve.

      Travis: I'm just regurgitating what people have been saying for a long time.

    • Connections
      References Red Dawn (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      You're the Only One For Me
      Written by Alan Ett and William Ashford

      Performed by The Music Collective

    User reviews143

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    All I could ask for.
    The Experiment. Definitely doesn't get the credit it deserves. While its extremely fast paced (even though some say its slow - which is not true), It has an interesting and intriguing storyline with great actors and some twists which, all in all, made me confused, excited, worried and even gave me an intense hatred for some of the characters. Whoever you are, I think you'll enjoy the film all in all. Try not to compare it to what most say it's a remake of - it's its own film and should be acclaimed for its self, without comparison to other versions. Fast paced and constant tension building throughout, which is just what I love in a movie. While it is not hugely thriller-like, or physiologically stimulating as may be expected, it is a great movie, especially for younger viewers (15+ as stated). Some explicit, adult natured themes should be expected, so kids should stay well away from this movie, however the worst stuff is fee and far between, so can be avoided - although you'll be missing some of the best parts of the movie.

    Don't listen to those who say its awful - it's a great film, and don't knock it because of others opinions. Make your own judgement.
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    • Jun 29, 2013

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 2010 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Експеримент
    • Filming locations
      • Alleman, Iowa, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Cinema
      • Alliance Cinema
      • Inferno Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $21,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $716,580
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36min
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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