Prison Break: The Final Break
"Prepare yourself for the truth."
Michael Scofield and Sara Tancredi have begun a life together, hoping for normal years after the chaos of their previous escape schemes. But the peace is short lived when federal agents arrest Sara on a murder charge tied to Michael's late mother Christina. With a target on her back and time... Read more
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About Prison Break: The Final Break
Michael Scofield and Sara Tancredi have begun a life together, hoping for normal years after the chaos of their previous escape schemes. But the peace is short lived when federal agents arrest Sara on a murder charge tied to Michael's late mother Christina. With a target on her back and time running out, the circle of familiar allies from the old ordeal comes back into play. Michael, Lincoln Burrows, Fernando Sucre, and handpicked teammates reunite to defend Sara and secure her freedom. Gretchen Morgan returns as a volatile wildcard, while everyone weighs risk against loyalty. The plan hinges on cunning, resourcefulness, and a willingness to risk everything for family.
Directed by Kevin Hooks and Brad Turner, this Prison Break installment expands the series footprint as a TV film. It draws on the series creators Nick Santora and Zack Estrin with Karyn Usher contributing to the core story.
As a television movie, it did not receive a theatrical release and thus lacks a conventional box office tally. Revenue data for TV productions is typically not disclosed in the same way as cinema.
Fans who followed the original series welcomed the reunion of the cast and the returning appearances of Gretchen Morgan, giving this film a place in the broader Prison Break conversation. It reinforced the franchise pattern of high-stakes missions, family loyalty, and quick, tactical plotting. The Final Break deepens the mythos by nodding to earlier gambits while keeping the action tight and audience engaged.
Critical reactions noted brisk pacing and sturdy suspense while highlighting themes of devotion, resilience, and the costs of crime. The central bond between Michael Scofield and Sara Tancredi remains the emotional anchor, driving calculations and sacrifices alike. The narrative emphasizes teamwork and ingenuity, with the familiar ensemble stepping back into danger for a shared goal, even as personal loyalties are tested and ethical lines blur under pressure.
Details
- Release Date
- September 10, 2009
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- User Ratings
- 711 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Thriller
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Adelstein/Parouse Productions +2 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Wentworth Miller
Michael Scofield
Sarah Wayne Callies
Sara Tancredi
Dominic Purcell
Lincoln Burrows
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
Gretchen Morgan
Amaury Nolasco
Fernando Sucre
Robert Knepper
Theodore 'T-Bag' Bagwell
William Fichtner
Alex Mahone
Leon Russom
Jonathan Krantz
Amy Aquino
Warden Alice Simms
Lori Petty
Daddy
Director: Kevin Hooks, Brad Turner
Written by: Nick Santora, Zack Estrin, Karyn Usher