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Condemned

Condemned

Condemned is a 1929 United Artists prison drama starring Ronald Colman as a French prisoner sent to Devil's Island, the penal-colony complex off the coast of French Guiana. The story combines prison hardship with romance and follows the social and personal consequences of life under the colonial pen...

6.4 Fair

apps Top Condemned Alternatives

The top alternative to Condemned in 2026 is Papillon (1973) with a score of 8.4/10, followed by Oz: The Series (8.2) and In Prison Awaiting Trial (7.6).

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Papillon (1973)

Papillon (1973)

Papillon recounts the true story of Henri Charrière, a French man wrongly convicted of murder who spends years imprisone...

True Story Escape 1970S Devils Island
8.4 Great
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Oz: The Series

Oz: The Series

Oz is an American television drama series created by Tom Fontana that premiered on HBO in 1997, running for six seasons....

Drama Hbo 1990S Violence
8.2 Great
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In Prison Awaiting Trial

In Prison Awaiting Trial

In Prison Awaiting Trial (Italian: Detenuto in attesa di giudizio) is a 1971 Italian comedy-drama directed by Nanni Loy...

Italian Drama 1970S Legal
7.6 Good
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The Prisoner (1955)

The Prisoner (1955)

*The Prisoner* is a 1955 British psychological drama film directed by Peter Glenville and starring Alec Guinness and Jac...

Drama Political 1950S Interrogation
7.6 Good
5
Clemency

Clemency

"Clemency" is a 2019 American drama film directed by Chinonye Chukwu that explores the profound psychological toll of ca...

Drama 2010S Death Row Warden
7.6 Good
6
King Rat

King Rat

King Rat is a 1965 war drama written and directed by Bryan Forbes, adapted from James Clavell's novel. Set among Allied...

Drama 1960S War Pow
7.5 Good
7
The Criminal Code

The Criminal Code

The Criminal Code is a pre-Code American drama film released in 1931, directed by Howard Hawks and distributed by Columb...

Classic Drama Crime 1930S
7.5 Good
8
Night of the Kings

Night of the Kings

"Night of the Kings" is a 2020 Ivorian fantasy drama film written and directed by Philippe Lacôte. Set within the real M...

Storytelling Drama 2020S Ivorian
7.4 Good
9
Two Seconds

Two Seconds

Two Seconds is a 1932 Warner Bros. pre-Code drama directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Edward G. Robinson as a condemned m...

Classic Drama 1930S Pre Code
7.4 Good
10
The Inner Cage

The Inner Cage

The Inner Cage is a 2021 Italian prison drama directed by Leonardo Di Costanzo that explores the psychological dynamics...

Modern Italian Drama 2020S
7.3 Good
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Strange Cargo

Strange Cargo

Strange Cargo is a 1940 MGM drama film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Clark Gable and Joan Crawford. Set in a Fr...

Drama Escape Thriller 1940S
7.3 Good
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The Old Man and the Gun

The Old Man and the Gun

2018 American biographical crime film directed by David Lowery, in which Robert Redford portrays real-life bank robber F...

Drama Crime True Story 2010S
7.3 Good
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Bad Boys (1983)

Bad Boys (1983)

"Bad Boys" is a 1983 American crime drama directed by Rick Rosenthal. The film is notable for featuring Sean Penn in an...

Drama Crime 1980S Juvenile
7.2 Good
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Everynight... Everynight

Everynight... Everynight

"Everynight... Everynight" is a 1994 Australian prison drama film directed by Alkinos Tsilimidos. Based on the stage pla...

Drama Australian 1990S Violence
7.2 Good
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The Mustang

The Mustang

The Mustang is a 2019 psychological drama film directed by French actress and filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre. It f...

Drama Rehabilitation 2010S Horse Training
7.2 Good
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Against the Wall

Against the Wall

Against the Wall is a 1994 historical crime drama television film produced by HBO and directed by John Frankenheimer. It...

Drama True Story 1990S Riot
7.2 Good
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The Criminal (1960)

The Criminal (1960)

Short Eyes is a 1977 American prison drama film directed by Robert M. Young and adapted by Miguel Piñero from his own pl...

Drama Crime British 1960S
7.1 Good
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Short Eyes

Short Eyes

The Criminal is a 1960 British crime film directed by Joseph Losey and starring Stanley Baker. The film follows Johnny B...

Drama 1970S Violence Play Adaptation
7.1 Good
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The Last Mile

The Last Mile

The Last Mile is a 1932 American pre-Code prison drama film directed by Samuel Bischoff, based on the 1929 Broadway play...

Classic Drama Crime 1930S
7.1 Good
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Devil's Island

Devil's Island

Devil's Island is a 1939 Warner Bros. drama film starring Boris Karloff. The story concerns a French surgeon who is unju...

Classic Drama Escape 1930S
6.0 Fair

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Condemned Action
Papillon (1973)
Papillon (1973)
Prison Film True Story Escape 1970S
8.4 Great +2.0 Compare
Oz: The Series
Oz: The Series
Prison Film Drama Hbo 1990S
8.2 Great +1.8 Compare
In Prison Awaiting Trial
In Prison Awaiting Trial
Prison Film Italian Drama 1970S
7.6 Good +1.2 Compare
The Prisoner (1955)
The Prisoner (1955)
Prison Film Drama Political 1950S
7.6 Good +1.2 Compare
Clemency
Clemency
Prison Film Drama 2010S Death Row
7.6 Good +1.2 Compare
King Rat
King Rat
Prison Film Drama 1960S War
7.5 Good +1.1 Compare
The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code
Prison Film Classic Drama Crime
7.5 Good +1.1 Compare
Night of the Kings
Night of the Kings
Prison Film Storytelling Drama 2020S
7.4 Good +1.0 Compare
Two Seconds
Two Seconds
Prison Film Classic Drama 1930S
7.4 Good +1.0 Compare
The Inner Cage
The Inner Cage
Prison Film Modern Italian Drama
7.3 Good +0.9 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Condemned?
The top alternatives to Condemned in 2026 include Papillon (1973), Oz: The Series, In Prison Awaiting Trial, The Prisoner (1955), Clemency. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Condemned compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Condemned scores 6.4/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Condemned worth it in 2026?
Condemned scores 6.4/10 in the Prison Film category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Condemned?
Several alternatives to Condemned offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Condemned?
Common reasons users look for Condemned alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Condemned are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Condemned in the Prison Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Condemned alternative has the highest rating?
Papillon (1973) currently holds the highest rating among Condemned alternatives with a score of 8.4/10.
Can I use Papillon (1973) instead of Condemned?
Papillon (1973) is one of the top-rated alternatives to Condemned. While they serve similar purposes in the Prison Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Condemned?
Pricing varies among Condemned alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Prison Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Condemned alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Condemned vs Papillon (1973): which is better?
Condemned scores 6.4/10 while Papillon (1973) scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Condemned vs Oz: The Series: which is better?
Condemned scores 6.4/10 while Oz: The Series scores 8.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Condemned vs In Prison Awaiting Trial: which is better?
Condemned scores 6.4/10 while In Prison Awaiting Trial scores 7.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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