IMDb 7.1 2017 HD

Brawl in Cell Block 99

Brawl in Cell Block 99

2017
Action Crime Thriller
132 min NR USA
7 / 10
7.1 IMDB

After working as a drug courier and getting into a brutal shootout with police, a former boxer finds himself at the mercy of his enemies as they force…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Dave Halls / Ryan Honeycutt / Cassandra Santiago / Abe Kemmis / S. Craig Zahler
Starring
Vince Vaughn / Jennifer Carpenter / Don Johnson / Udo Kier / Dion Mucciacito / Geno Segers / Mustafa Shakir / Marc Blucas

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

brutal intense violent grim powerful demanding visceral unflinching captivating shocking committed

Reviews

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Genevieve Leclerc
Apr 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Prepare for a film that doesn't pull its punches, quite literally. 'Brawl in Cell Block 99' is a masterclass in escalating tension and bone-crunching violence, anchored by a phenomenal performance from Vince Vaughn. He embodies a stoic, imposing…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that aims for shock and awe, and in many respects, 'Brawl in Cell Block 99' succeeds with its relentless depiction of violence. Vince Vaughn undertakes a significant shift in his acting persona, embracing a…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 14, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Brawl in Cell Block 99' is a visceral triumph, a modern-day gladiatorial spectacle that grips you from its opening moments. Vince Vaughn’s transformation is nothing short of remarkable, portraying a man whose quiet desperation explodes into calculated, devastating…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

S. Craig Zahler’s 'Brawl in Cell Block 99' is a stark and unforgiving exercise in cinematic brutality. Vince Vaughn is surprisingly effective as a man pushed to his absolute limits, embodying a quiet, terrifying strength. The film’s tone…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Vince Vaughn delivers a career-redefining performance in 'Brawl in Cell Block 99', shedding his comedic past for a role of pure, unadulterated menace. This is a film that commits fully to its brutal premise, transforming the prison setting…

FAQs

While set in a prison, 'Brawl in Cell Block 99' distinguishes itself with its relentless focus on extreme, visceral violence and a singular protagonist’s descent. It leans heavily into a brutal, almost operatic depiction of physical confrontation rather than focusing on broader prison politics or escape narratives. Its intensity and unflinching nature set it apart.