Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
A former boxer's drug courier past ignites a brutal prison battleground of enemies and forced violence.
After working as a drug courier and getting into a brutal shootout with police, a former boxer finds himself at the mercy of his enemies as they force him to instigate violent acts that turn the prison he resides in into a battleground.
How intense is Brawl in Cell Block 99?
Brawl in Cell Block 99 is mildly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Brawl in Cell Block 99 feels like
- Tone
- grittytensepulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Brawl in Cell Block 99
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Brawl in Cell Block 99 for you?
Is Brawl in Cell Block 99 scary?
Only a little. Brawl in Cell Block 99 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Brawl in Cell Block 99 gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Brawl in Cell Block 99 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Brawl in Cell Block 99?
Brawl in Cell Block 99 runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream Brawl in Cell Block 99?
Brawl in Cell Block 99 is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Plex.
Does Brawl in Cell Block 99 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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