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On the Yard

On the Yard

1978 American prison drama adapted from Malcolm Braly's novel, depicting the power struggles, social codes, and survival strategies among inmates in a California state penitentiary.

6.6 Fair

apps Top On the Yard Alternatives

The top alternative to On the Yard in 2026 is In Prison Awaiting Trial with a score of 7.6/10, followed by The Criminal Code (7.5) and The Old Man and the Gun (7.3).

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In Prison Awaiting Trial

In Prison Awaiting Trial

In Prison Awaiting Trial (Italian: Detenuto in attesa di giudizio) is a 1971 Italian comedy-drama directed by Nanni Loy...

Italian Drama 1970S Legal
7.6 Good
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The Criminal Code

The Criminal Code

The Criminal Code is a pre-Code American drama film released in 1931, directed by Howard Hawks and distributed by Columb...

Classic Drama Crime 1930S
7.5 Good
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The Old Man and the Gun

The Old Man and the Gun

2018 American biographical crime film directed by David Lowery, in which Robert Redford portrays real-life bank robber F...

Drama Crime True Story 2010S
7.3 Good
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Bad Boys (1983)

Bad Boys (1983)

"Bad Boys" is a 1983 American crime drama directed by Rick Rosenthal. The film is notable for featuring Sean Penn in an...

Drama Crime 1980S Juvenile
7.2 Good
5
The Criminal (1960)

The Criminal (1960)

Short Eyes is a 1977 American prison drama film directed by Robert M. Young and adapted by Miguel Piñero from his own pl...

Drama Crime British 1960S
7.1 Good
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Short Eyes

Short Eyes

The Criminal is a 1960 British crime film directed by Joseph Losey and starring Stanley Baker. The film follows Johnny B...

Drama 1970S Violence Play Adaptation
7.1 Good
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The Last Mile

The Last Mile

The Last Mile is a 1932 American pre-Code prison drama film directed by Samuel Bischoff, based on the 1929 Broadway play...

Classic Drama Crime 1930S
7.1 Good
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Animal Factory

Animal Factory

"Animal Factory" is a 2000 prison drama film directed by Steve Buscemi. The screenplay is an adaptation of Edward Bunker...

Drama Survival 2000S Gang
7.0 Good
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Riot

Riot

Riot is a 1969 American film directed by Buzz Kulik, starring Gene Hackman and Jim Brown, depicting a violent prison upr...

Drama Crime Escape 1960S
6.3 Fair
10
Convicted

Convicted

Convicted is a 1950 Columbia Pictures drama directed by Henry Levin, starring Glenn Ford as a man wrongfully sent to pri...

Drama Crime Noir 1950S
6.2 Fair
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San Quentin

San Quentin

San Quentin is a 1937 Warner Bros. crime film starring Pat O'Brien and Humphrey Bogart, set inside California's San Quen...

Classic Drama Crime 1930S
6.1 Fair
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Blackwell's Island

Blackwell's Island

1939 Warner Bros. crime film in which John Garfield plays a journalist who goes undercover inside a corrupt New York Cit...

Classic Drama Crime 1930S
6.1 Fair
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Born Innocent

Born Innocent

1974 NBC television movie starring Linda Blair as a teenager sent to a violent juvenile detention facility, whose depict...

Drama Youth 1970S TV Film
6.1 Fair
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Penitentiary

Penitentiary

Penitentiary is a 1979 American exploitation prison film by Jamaa Fanaka, notable for mixing boxing, confinement, and Bl...

Drama Boxing 1970S Blaxploitation
5.7 Mediocre
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Murder in the Big House

Murder in the Big House

Murder in the Big House is a 1942 Warner Bros. B-picture directed by B. Reeves Eason, following a reporter who goes unde...

Classic Drama Mystery Crime
5.5 Mediocre
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Terminal Island

Terminal Island

1973 American low-budget exploitation film set on a California island penal colony housing convicted murderers, featurin...

Action Survival Exploitation 1970S
5.3 Mediocre
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Behind Stone Walls

Behind Stone Walls

Behind Stone Walls is a 1932 independent American drama directed by Frank Strayer, depicting the harsh conditions inside...

Classic Drama Crime 1930S
5.0 Mediocre
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Serving Time

Serving Time

American comedy-drama in which a crime boss serves a prison sentence while his associates struggle to manage his crimina...

Drama Survival Crime Thriller
4.8 Poor
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Girls on the Loose

Girls on the Loose

Girls on the Loose is a 1958 Universal-International crime film directed by Paul Henreid, following an all-female gang o...

Drama Crime Exploitation 1950S
4.6 Poor
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Doing Hard Time

Doing Hard Time

Doing Hard Time is a 2004 American prison action drama, notable for Boris Kodjoe's revenge plot inside prison after his...

Drama Crime Revenge 2000S
4.2 Poor

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In Prison Awaiting Trial
In Prison Awaiting Trial
Prison Film Italian Drama 1970S
7.6 Good +1.0 Compare
The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code
Prison Film Classic Drama Crime
7.5 Good +0.9 Compare
The Old Man and the Gun
The Old Man and the Gun
Prison Film Drama Crime True Story
7.3 Good +0.7 Compare
Bad Boys (1983)
Bad Boys (1983)
Prison Film Drama Crime 1980S
7.2 Good +0.6 Compare
The Criminal (1960)
The Criminal (1960)
Prison Film Drama Crime British
7.1 Good +0.5 Compare
Short Eyes
Short Eyes
Prison Film Drama 1970S Violence
7.1 Good +0.5 Compare
The Last Mile
The Last Mile
Prison Film Classic Drama Crime
7.1 Good +0.5 Compare
Animal Factory
Animal Factory
Prison Film Drama Survival 2000S
7.0 Good +0.4 Compare
Riot
Riot
Prison Film Drama Crime Escape
6.3 Fair -0.3 Compare
Convicted
Convicted
Prison Film Drama Crime Noir
6.2 Fair -0.4 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to On the Yard?
The top alternatives to On the Yard in 2026 include In Prison Awaiting Trial, The Criminal Code, The Old Man and the Gun, Bad Boys (1983), The Criminal (1960). Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does On the Yard compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. On the Yard scores 6.6/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is On the Yard worth it in 2026?
On the Yard scores 6.6/10 in the Prison Film category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to On the Yard?
Several alternatives to On the Yard offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from On the Yard?
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How many alternatives to On the Yard are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to On the Yard in the Prison Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which On the Yard alternative has the highest rating?
In Prison Awaiting Trial currently holds the highest rating among On the Yard alternatives with a score of 7.6/10.
Can I use In Prison Awaiting Trial instead of On the Yard?
In Prison Awaiting Trial is one of the top-rated alternatives to On the Yard. While they serve similar purposes in the Prison Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
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How are On the Yard alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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On the Yard vs In Prison Awaiting Trial: which is better?
On the Yard scores 6.6/10 while In Prison Awaiting Trial scores 7.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
On the Yard vs The Criminal Code: which is better?
On the Yard scores 6.6/10 while The Criminal Code scores 7.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
On the Yard vs The Old Man and the Gun: which is better?
On the Yard scores 6.6/10 while The Old Man and the Gun scores 7.3/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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