The Last Castle (2001)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,390 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2001-10-19
Runtime: 131 minutes
Where to watch The Last Castle
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US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A court-martialed general rallies together 1200 inmates to rise against the system that put him away.
The Last Castle parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated prison drama depicts a large-scale inmate uprising against an oppressive military commandant, with significant violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — A court-martialed general leads over a thousand inmates in a violent rebellion against the prison's oppressive command.
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
Rod Lurie
Cast
- Robert Redford as Lt. Gen. Eugene Irwin
- James Gandolfini as Col. Winter
- Mark Ruffalo as Yates
- Delroy Lindo as Gen. Wheeler
- Clifton Collins Jr. as Cp. Ramov Aguilar
- Kristen Shaw as Clerk (Staff Sgt.)
- Paul Calderon as Dellwo
- Brian Goodman as Beaupre
- Steve Burton as Cap. Peretz
- Sam Ball as Duffy
The Last Castle FAQ
Is The Last Castle good?
The Last Castle has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Last Castle?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Last Castle OK for kids?
The Last Castle is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated prison drama depicts a large-scale inmate uprising against an oppressive military commandant, with significant violence.
What movies are like The Last Castle?
If you liked The Last Castle, try Prison Break: The Final Break, The Enforcer, Eye in the Sky and An Officer and a Spy.