In 1971, Stanford's Professor Philip Zimbardo conducts a controversial psychology experiment in which college students pretend to be either prisoners or guards, but the proceedings soon get out of hand. Based on a true story.

Billy Crudupas Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Michael Angaranoas Christopher Archer
Ezra Milleras Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612
Tye Sheridanas Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
Olivia Thirlbyas Dr. Christina Maslach
Nelsan Ellisas Jesse Fletcher
Moisés Ariasas Anthony Carroll
Nicholas Braunas Karl Vandy
Gaius Charlesas Paul Vogel
Keir Gilchristas John Lovett