Best ex-con Movies & TV Shows

Prison Break

Due to a political conspiracy, an innocent man is sent to death row and his only hope is his brother, who makes it his mission to deliberately get himself sent to the same prison in order to break the both of them out, from the inside out.

Stars: Amaury Nolasco Augustus Prew Dominic Purcell Inbar Lavi Mark Feuerstein Paul Adelstein Robert Knepper Rockmond Dunbar Sarah Wayne Callies Wentworth Miller

Ocean’s Eleven

Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, Danny risks his chances of reconciling with ex-wife, Tess.

Run time: 116m Tagline: Are you in or out? Release: 2001-12-07

Stars: Andy García Bernie Mac Brad Pitt Casey Affleck Eddie Jemison Elliott Gould George Clooney Julia Roberts Matt Damon Scott Caan

The Instigators

Rory and Cobby are unlikely partners thrown together for a heist. But when it goes awry, they team up to outrun police, backward bureaucrats, and a vengeful crime boss.

Run time: 102m Tagline: Worst. Heist. Ever. Release: 2024-08-02

Stars: Alfred Molina Casey Affleck Hong Chau Jack Harlow Matt Damon Michael Stuhlbarg Natalie Carter Owen Earls Ving Rhames Walter Liebman

Reminders of Him

When Diem's custodial grandparents adamantly refuse Kenna's attempts to see her daughter, Kenna discovers unexpected compassion, and then something truer and deeper, with former NFL player and local bar owner Ledger. As their secret romance develops, so do the dangers for both of them, leading Kenna toward heartbreak and, ultimately, the hope for a second chance.

Run time: 114m Tagline: Everyone deserves a second chance. Release: 2026-03-11

Stars: Bradley Whitford Jennifer Robertson Jillian Walchuck Lainey Wilson Lauren Graham Maika Monroe Nicholas Duvernay Rudy Pankow Skye MacDonald Tyriq Withers

Banshee

Banshee is an American drama television series set in a small town in Pennsylvania Amish country and features an enigmatic ex-con posing as a murdered sheriff who imposes his own brand of justice while also cooking up plans that serve his own interests.

Stars: Antony Starr Frankie Faison Hoon Lee Ivana Miličević Lili Simmons Matt Servitto Matthew Rauch Ryann Shane Tom Pelphrey Ulrich Thomsen