Movies like Lock Up

This critically acclaimed film delves into the lives of Andy Dufresne and Red, two prisoners who develop a life-changing friendship behind bars. Much like Lock Up, The Shawshank Redemption offers a deep exploration of prison life, the corrupt penal system, and the indomitable human spirit.

Con Air provides a high-adrenaline tale of justice and redemption, centering around a prison transport plane taken over by dangerous inmates. Fans of Lock Up's action-packed scenes and prison drama will find similar excitement in Con Air.

This action thriller features a group of rogue marines seizing Alcatraz Island and the unlikely duo tasked with stopping them. Like Lock Up, The Rock presents a formidable prison setting, though it twists the narrative into a high-stakes, explosive confrontation.

Undisputed tells the story of a heavyweight boxing champion's stint in prison and his eventual fight with the top prison boxing champ. Lock Up fans will enjoy the similar themes of authority corruption, inmate rivalry, and the fight to maintain one's dignity.

Featuring a struggle for justice within the walls of a military prison, The Last Castle showcases a battle of wills between a court-martialed general and a corrupt warden. It shares themes of resistance and the fight against an oppressive system like those found in Lock Up.

Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as a cop who goes undercover in a prison to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. The close-quarters combat and the undercover investigation will resonate with Lock Up enthusiasts.