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1. Walk the Line (2005)

PG-13 | 136 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.

Director: James Mangold | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick

Votes: 266,178 | Gross: $119.52M

2. American Me (1992)

R | 125 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A Mexican-American Mafia kingpin is released from prison, falls in love for the first time, and grows introspective about his gangster lifestyle.

Director: Edward James Olmos | Stars: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Sal Lopez, Vira Montes

Votes: 10,432 | Gross: $13.09M

3. Ride the High Country (1962)

Approved | 94 min | Drama, Western

An ex-union soldier is hired to transport gold from a mining community through dangerous territory. But what he doesn't realize is that his partner and old friend is plotting to double-cross him.

Director: Sam Peckinpah | Stars: Joel McCrea, Randolph Scott, Mariette Hartley, Ron Starr

Votes: 14,865

4. Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison (1951)

Approved | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

At California's Folsom Prison, escape attempts and riots are on the rise due to the old-school sadistic style of management of a brutal warden.

Director: Crane Wilbur | Stars: Steve Cochran, David Brian, Philip Carey, Ted de Corsia

Votes: 422

5. Hells Angels Forever (1983)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Drama, Music

What starts off as a squadron of American daredevil bombers in World War II, branded by society as renegades, turns into a revealing ride into the world of honor, violence, and undying passion for motorcycles on the road.

Directors: Richard Chase, Leon Gast, Kevin Keating, Don Kelly | Stars: Sandy Alexander, Ray Archuleta, Sonny Barger, Scott Barnes

Votes: 233

6. The Threat (1949)

Passed | 66 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Vicious hood 'Red' Kluger escapes from Folsom State Prison and follows through on his threats to the detective who arrested him and the D.A. who convicted him.

Director: Felix E. Feist | Stars: Michael O'Shea, Virginia Grey, Charles McGraw, Julie Bishop

Votes: 1,195

7. Dangerous Company (1982 TV Movie)

100 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The true story of Ray Johnson, a convict who spent most of his life in and out of prison until he finally decided to turn his life around.

Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: Beau Bridges, Alan Autry, Karen Carlson, Jan Sterling

Votes: 51

8. Don't Cross A Bridge Till You Come to It (2023)

30 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy

Following the accidental murder of his girlfriend, Al. Burnett is jailed. Three years later, he finally escapes and catches up with the Unknown Bearded Man. Together, they then must earn a living, but things don't go as planned.

Director: Achille Brunet | Stars: Achille Brunet, Vincent Brunet, Noam Lebourg-Bellanger, Maël Bizeul

Votes: 6

9. Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode: Blast (1971)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Jim and Dana infiltrate a group of bank robbers, but the IMF's real target is the mysterious leader of the group who uses the thieves' booty to fund anti-American revolutionary activities. ... See full summary »

Director: Sutton Roley | Stars: Peter Graves, Leonard Nimoy, Lesley Ann Warren, Greg Morris

Votes: 137

10. 1000 Ways to Die (2008–2012)
Episode: Death Over Easy (2009)

TV-14 | 22 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror

1000 Ways to Die looks at the following cases: "#316 Butt F***ed" a hospital patient suffering from burns accidentally sets his bandages on fire when having a cigarette, "#818 Frightmare" a... See full summary »

Director: Will Raée | Stars: Ron Perlman, Jean Mackie, Joel Teplinsky, David Mok

Votes: 52

11. MythBusters (2003–2018)
Episode: Prison Escape: Part 2 (2009)

TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary, Mystery, Reality-TV

Jamie tries to hang on to the roof of a car as Adam, driving, tries to flip him off; just like in the movies. Then Adam takes a turn on the hood while Jamie drives. Grant, Tory and Kari are... See full summary »

Director: Alice Dallow | Stars: Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Tory Belleci, Kari Byron

Votes: 126

12. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
Episode: Pink Chanel Suit (2010)

TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The boyfriend of a federal judge's daughter is killed and the daughter is missing, but has she been kidnapped or did she do it?

Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 1,284

13. Good Night America (1973– )
Episode: Episode #1.11 (1974)

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Stars: Geraldo Rivera, Don Imus, Sandy Alexander, Edward Proudfoot

14. Outlaw Empires (2012– )
Episode: Aryan Brotherhood (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Crime, History

An outgrowth of the racial desegregation of the late 1960s, the Aryan Brotherhood had its origins in American prisons. But as the decades passed, it widened its influence past prison walls ... See full summary »

Director: Tiller Russell | Stars: Fred M., Kurt Sutter, Michael T., John Greschner

Votes: 17

15. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
Episode: Red and Itchy (2013)

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

Patrick helps LaRoche retrieve a Tupperware container that was stolen from his safe, which may also help them uncover the identity of a mole within CBI.

Director: David Paymer | Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 1,385