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Cell 211

Cell 211

Action · Thriller · Drama · 2009

The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.

Movie details

Cell 211

“To survive inside, he has to become one of them.”

2009 Action · Thriller · Drama 1h 48m

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TMDB

7.4 / 10

Community rating

The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Daniel Monzón

Written by

Jorge Guerricaechevarría · Daniel Monzón

Alberto Ammann

Alberto Ammann

Juan Oliver

Luis Tosar

Luis Tosar

Malamadre

Antonio Resines

Antonio Resines

José Utrilla

Marta Etura

Marta Etura

Elena

Manuel Morón

Manuel Morón

Ernesto Almansa

Carlos Bardem

Carlos Bardem

Apache

Luis Zahera

Luis Zahera

Releches

Court is in session

Put Cell 211 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.