Cell 211 (2009)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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Cell 211 is streaming in the US on Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus.
What the audience says
Cell 211 is a dependable Spanish film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 1,406 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 108 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus.
Should you spend 1h 48m on it?
1h 48m of Spanish action with a thriller streak. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 1,406 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Daniel Monzón
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 30, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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