Riot Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Sep. 30, 2006

Riot

A death row inmate helps reform a group of juvenile delinquents in a Scared Straight program when a large-scale riot breaks out.

Director: John Carpenter

Starring: Nicolas Cage

N/A Drama N/A

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

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Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.

December 31, 2004

Plot: A governor's teenage son is sent to prison as part of Scared Straight, a crime-prevention program that imprisons delinquent teens for a short period in the hopes of deterring them from a life of crime. While the teenager is there, a riot breaks out and the prisoners take him hostage. He teams up with other street kids and a con to stop the riot.

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81% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

19% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

A look at Riot behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director John Carpenter last helmed John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams (series) and Halloween. The film's writer Ron Brinkerhoff last penned The Guardian and Fort Knox.

Dec 2004

Changed Riot movie production status. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Riot is scheduled for release in on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9704 9,704 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Untitled WB Event Film (2025) and In the Grey.

The estimated home release date for Riot is currently being determined. Stay tuned!