The Experiment
Synopsis
When twenty men volunteer for a psychological study simulating prison life, the experiment quickly descends into chaos. What begins as harmless role-play between guards and prisoners spirals into real-life violence and domination, revealing the terrifying fragility of human morality under pressure.
Cast & Crew
Original title Das Experiment
Category Feature Film
Running time 121 min.
Language German, English
Nationality Germany
Local Release 2001 Mar 8
Production status 4K Remastering, available in mid 2026
Sales Territories WORLDWIDE excluding Germany, Austria, Alto Adige and Swiss and Lichtenstein
Cast & Crew
Original title Das Experiment
Category Feature Film
Running time 121 min.
Language German, English
Nationality Germany
Local Release 2001 Mar 8
Production status 4K Remastering, available in mid 2026
Sales Territories WORLDWIDE excluding Germany, Austria, Alto Adige and Swiss and Lichtenstein
Synopsis
When twenty men volunteer for a psychological study simulating prison life, the experiment quickly descends into chaos. What begins as harmless role-play between guards and prisoners spirals into real-life violence and domination, revealing the terrifying fragility of human morality under pressure.