Felon (2008)
Kernel Score: 79% · 951 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Action
Released: 2008-07-17
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Felon
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system.
Felon parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Felon is a gritty prison drama depicting inmate violence, riots, and neo-Nazi gang culture.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a fatal home-defense killing, prison riots, tear gas, and violent confrontations with white-supremacist inmates.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Stephen Dorff as Wade Porter
- Val Kilmer as John Smith
- Harold Perrineau as Lt. Jackson
- Marisol Nichols as Laura Porter
- Johnny Lewis as Snowman
- Nick Chinlund as Sgt. Roberts
- Anne Archer as Maggie
- Larnell Stovall as Viper
- Sam Shepard as Gordon
- Vincent Miller as Michael Porter
Felon FAQ
Is Felon good?
Felon has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Felon?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Felon OK for kids?
Felon is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Felon is a gritty prison drama depicting inmate violence, riots, and neo-Nazi gang culture.
What movies are like Felon?
If you liked Felon, try Shot Caller, Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, Bound by Honor and High Sierra.