
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Seen it?1991 | 79 min | Drama, TV Movie
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Three novels - three dramatic stories in the walls of the women's prison. The first story - a brand new, first went to prison inmates. The second - about a mother whose son has ceased to go to prison for visits. The third - about the experiences of women on the eve of its release.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joan Micklin Silver, Donna Deitch, Penelope Spheeris
- Annabella SciorraNicole
- Rae Dawn ChongRhonda
- Lolita DavidovichLoretta Wright
- Sandy MartinCounselor Pennell
- Elisabeth MossLittle Molly
- Kimberly ScottStacey
- Talisa SotoRosina
- Rachel TicotinIris
- Grace ZabriskieGenevieve
- Edith FieldsRose