Riot

Riot

Caged to kill.

Directed by John Lyde

Produced by Mainstay Productions, Universal Pictures

201588 min5.6 / 10

A straightforward prison revenge thriller built on high-octane action, brutal violence, and a lone operative's infiltration of a criminal empire.

Copper Jack Stone purposefully orchestrates a bank robbery in order to be thrown into prison with the notorious Russian kingpin Balam. Balam is more than just a mob criminal; he's a very cunning and dangerous lord who controls the police force from behind bars. Balam lives in prison as a cover for his real power, which is King of the city. His cell is a lavish private room built specifically for him, inaccessible to most in the depths of the prison structure. Even the warden fears venturing into his area of the prison. However, even surrounded by his loyal henchmen and guards in his sectioned off fortress, Balam doesn't know Jack is coming for him to avenge his family, who Balam murdered in cold blood. Balam is tough... but Jack is tougher.

Questions people ask

  • Is Riot violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.

  • Is Riot easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Riot scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Riot sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Riot end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity18

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise37

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Riot

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Riot

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Riot, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Riot, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Riot, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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