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Cell 211 · LeviOsa

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2009·+18

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

ActionThrillerDrama1h 48m

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98%

Tomatometer

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88%

Popcornmeter

7.4

TMDB

Storyline

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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DirectorDaniel Monzón

ReleasedNov 6, 2009

StatusReleased

Original languageSpanish

Budget

$5.7M

Revenue

$19.3M

Parental guide+18AR

Studios

Vaca FilmsLa Fabrique 2

Morena Films

Telecinco CinemaSofica EuropaCorpSofica Soficinéma 4

Cast

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

Fernando Soto

Fernando Soto

Armando Nieto

Vicente Romero Sánchez

Vicente Romero Sánchez

Tachuela

Manolo Solo

Manolo Solo

Prison Director

Patxi Bisquert

Patxi Bisquert

Jon Arteaga

Josean Bengoetxea

Josean Bengoetxea

Antxon Elorza 'El Profesor'

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Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

8 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“A uniquely sharp, well-acted prison drama, Cell 211 avoids exploitative thrills in favor of expertly ratcheted tension.”

98% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Roger Ebert

RTRogerEbert.comSep 23, 2020

In addition to its effectiveness as a thriller, it is also a film showing a man in the agonizing process of changing his values. And it is a critique of a cruel penal system.

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Deborah Ross

RTThe SpectatorAug 31, 2018

It is packed with Tarantino-style violence... but the plotting is so fine and the suspense so blinding and the character strokes so masterful I was totally gripped.

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Anna Smith

RTmetro.co.ukAug 24, 2018

Spanish prison movie Cell 211 is a winner if you're a fan of the nail-biting real-time thriller, using deception, undercover work and con artistry to deliver violence and heart-pounding scenes.

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JK Sooja

RTCommon Sense MediaMar 26, 2025

Thankfully, this prison drama doesn't overstay its welcome.

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Information

Title

Cell 211

Released

Nov 6, 2009

Rated

+18

Region of Origin

France, Spain

Original Audio

Spanish

Runtime

1h 48m

Status

Released

Studios

Vaca Films, La Fabrique 2

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