Felon (2008): Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Felon is a 2008 crime drama directed by Ric Roman Waugh. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Philo, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Ric Roman Waugh
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Stage 6 Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Felon About?
The premise of Felon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A devoted family man’s life takes a dramatic turn after a tragic accident leads to an unexpected prison sentence. Wade Porter is incarcerated for three years in a maximum-security facility, forcing him to navigate a brutal environment filled with dangerous inmates and corrupt guards. To survive, he must quickly learn to adapt, fight for his safety, and confront the harsh realities of life behind bars while desperately seeking a way to return to his family.
Felon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- bare chested male
- prison
- aryan brotherhood
- strip search
- handcuffs
- woman wears black lingerie
- true crime
- family relationships
- prison drama
- nightmare
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- evil man
- shower
- fight
- court
- respect
- friendship
- video surveillance
- threatened with a knife
- tear gas
- tattoo
- stabbed in the neck
- stabbed in the leg
- shot in the stomach
- shot in the side
- shot in the leg
- shot in the chest
- self sacrifice
- scar
- san quentin
- rubber bullet
- release from prison
- racial slur
- punched in the face
- prison warden
- prison riot
- prison life
- prison gang
- prison bus
- pregnancy
- police brutality
- n word
- murder
- manslaughter
- knife
- kicked in the face
- justice
- jail
- inmate
Where to Watch Felon
Stream it on fuboTV and Philo, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Felon
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
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Director Ric Roman Waugh
Felon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Felon 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 71% User score
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Felon Plot Summary
What happens in Felon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The family man Wade Porter (Stephen Dorff) had crafted what seemed to be the perfect life with his girlfriend Laura (Marisol Nichols) and their son Michael. They enjoyed the comforts of a lovely home, Wade was in the process of expanding his business with a new loan, and a wedding was on the horizon. However, their idyllic existence takes a tragic turn when Wade accidentally kills a burglar during a late-night confrontation on his front lawn. In a panic, he chases the intruder out of his home and, in a moment of desperation, strikes him with a baseball bat, leading to the burglar’s unintended death. This act of defending his family results in Wade being arrested and charged with murder.
Full summary
The whole story of Felon, scene by scene
Felon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Felon.
How Well Do You Know Felon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What crime does Wade Porter commit in the film?
Cars in Felon
7 cars on screen, including the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Typ 1K and the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
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GMC 'Buffalo Bus' Minor role
Felon Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Felon - Il colpevole” and “Criminal”.
- Also known as
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- Felon - Il colpevole
- Criminal
- Skazaniec
- Félon
- 重罪秘辛
- 罪行重大
- Suç Çıkmazı
- 重罪人
- Преступник
- 监狱生活
- Az elítélt
- Zločinec
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- Ο Κατάδικος
- לשרוד מעבר לסורגים
- Престъпник
- 펠론
- Vykúpenie z väzenia
- Criminal (Felon)
- Злочинець (В'язень)
- คนคุกเดือด
- Legea puterii
- Trọng Phạm
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Felon FAQ: Where to Watch, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Felon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Felon?
Felon runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Felon released?
Felon was released on July 18, 2008.
Who directed Felon?
Felon was directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
More films by Ric Roman Waugh Where can I watch Felon?
In the US, Felon is streaming on fuboTV, Philo and The Roku Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Felon rated?
Felon has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Felon have a post-credit scene?
No. Felon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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