Here are a few recommendations for movies about prisons in Europe and the United States: 1 The Shawshank Redemption: Directed by Frank Darabonte, based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. The movie was about a man who was in prison and finally gained freedom through his own efforts. The Silence of the Lambs, directed by Steven Spielberg, tells the story of an FBI agent and a psychiatrist in prison. The film was considered a classic crime horror film. 3. The Silence of the Lambs Part II: The film is a continuation of The Silence of the Lambs, which follows the story of an FBI agent and a psychiatrist in prison. Forrest Gump: Directed by Robert Zemecris, it tells the story of a man with low IQ in 20th-century American history. The film won several Oscars. 5. The Shawshank Redemption: This series consists of three movies that tell the story of a man in prison. These movies were considered classic crime thrills and touching movies.