Shackles
2005 · Movie · R · 115 min · ★ 5.5
Starring D.L. Hughley as a teacher who, desperate for employment, takes the one job he is offered. The job involves teaching inside a prison, a place that is not hospitable to him or to the idea of bettering oneself through education. The teacher stands up to a variety of forces that are against him.
Also known as Rikers
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in the US.
2 hours to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-08-20
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 115 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.5/10 (6 votes)
Themes
- aftercreditsstinger
- duringcreditsstinger
Cast & crew
D.L. Hughley
as Ben Cross
Jose Pablo Cantillo
as Gabriel Garcia
Daniel Louis Rivas
as Pretty
Barry Shabaka Henley
as Virgil
Kristen Wilson
as Helen
Tony Lee
as Korean Cop
David Andriole
as Councilman Yorkin
Mark Berry
as Rasheed Jackson
Georg Stanford Brown
as Warden
Rob Brownstein
as Duncan Towers
Directed by Charles Winkler