The prison break movie genre has its roots in the early days of cinema, with films like "The Great Escape" (1941) and "The Big House" (1930) setting the stage for future classics. However, it wasn't until the 1960s and 1970s that the genre gained popularity, with films like "The Birdman of Alcatraz" (1962) and "Papillon" (1973) becoming huge successes.

Here are some of the most iconic prison break movies that have captivated audiences over the years:

The movie flips the script on the show's original premise. Instead of Michael breaking into prison to save Lincoln, he must break his new wife, Sara Tancredi , out of the Miami-Dade Women’s Prison. Sara is arrested for the murder of Christina Scofield during her and Michael's wedding reception, and a $100,000 bounty is placed on her head by the incarcerated General Krantz.

Here are some of the most iconic and influential prison break movies: