The truth from the inside out.
Incarcerated men defy the odds to expose a cover-up in one of America’s deadliest prison systems.
The Alabama Solution (2025) is a documentary film directed by Andrew Jarecki, released on January 28, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Robert Earl Council, Melvin Ray and Kay Ivey. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
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Directed by Andrew Jarecki, written by Andrew Jarecki, Charlotte Kaufman and Page Marsella, produced by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 76 ratings.
When it comes to questions of crime and punishment, opinions vary widely, depending on one’s sensibilities and personal point of view, and we’re all entitled to our respective opinions. And most would probably agree that wrongdoers should indeed pay the price for their transgressions. But does that give authorities charged with the responsibility of meting out justice the right to essentially do whatever they want…
Reviewed on March 8, 2026
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The Alabama Solution (2025) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Alabama Solution (2025) includes Robert Earl Council, Melvin Ray and Kay Ivey. The film was directed by Andrew Jarecki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Alabama Solution was released on January 28, 2025 and runs for 1h 57m.
The Alabama Solution (2025) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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