“It took going behind bars to keep them out.”
The filmed depiction of a program where convicts tell troubled kids about the horrors of prison life. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
- Director
- Arnold Shapiro
Starring
Scared Straight Collection: which order to watch
- 1
7.5Scared Straight!
1978This film
- 2
9Scared Straight! Another Story
1980
- 3
6.8Scared Straight! 20 Years Later
1999
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Scared Straight!?
- Scared Straight! is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How long is Scared Straight!?
- Scared Straight! runs 52 minutes (52m).
- Who stars in Scared Straight!?
- Scared Straight! stars Peter Falk.