Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
Kernel Score: 77% · 1,534 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2017-09-23
Runtime: 132 minutes
Where to watch Brawl in Cell Block 99
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 him to instigate violent acts that turn the prison he resides in into a battleground.
Brawl in Cell Block 99 parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Brawl in Cell Block 99 is a brutally violent unrated crime thriller involving drug running, gore, and extreme prison violence.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Extremely graphic violence including gore, a crushed head, and brutal prison fights.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Involves crystal meth drug running as part of the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
S. Craig Zahler
Cast
- Vince Vaughn as Bradley Thomas
- Jennifer Carpenter as Lauren Thomas
- Don Johnson as Warden Tuggs
- Udo Kier as The Placid Man
- Dion Mucciacito as Eleazar
- Geno Segers as Roman
- Mustafa Shakir as Andre
- Marc Blucas as Gil
- Tom Guiry as Wilson
- Fred Melamed as Mr Irving
Brawl in Cell Block 99 FAQ
Is Brawl in Cell Block 99 good?
Brawl in Cell Block 99 has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,534 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Brawl in Cell Block 99?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Brawl in Cell Block 99 OK for kids?
Brawl in Cell Block 99 is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Brawl in Cell Block 99 is a brutally violent unrated crime thriller involving drug running, gore, and extreme prison violence.
What movies are like Brawl in Cell Block 99?
If you liked Brawl in Cell Block 99, try Undisputed III: Redemption, Assault on Precinct 13, The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo and Undisputed II: Last Man Standing.