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Stone is a 2010 American thriller film directed by John Curran and starring Robert De Niro, Edward Norton and Milla Jovovich. Most of the filming was done in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

 Gerald "Stone" Creeson, serving time for Arson, is coming up for a parole hearing. To increase his chances for an early release, he tries to manipulate correctional officer Jack Mabrey by playing psychological games and having his wife Lucetta seduce Mabrey.

• Robert De Niro as Jack Mabrey, a correctional officer who is only weeks from retirement.
• Edward Norton as Gerald "Stone" Creeson, a convicted arsonist trying to assure parole, by any means.
• Milla Jovovich as Lucetta, Stone's wife.
• Frances Conroy as Madylyn, Jack's wife.

Enver Gjokaj and Pepper Binkley appear as younger versions of Jack and Madylyn Mabrey, respectively. Many Ypsilanti residents appear as extras.

The film was directed by John Curran, from a screenplay by Angus MacLachlan. Originally written by MacLachlan in 2000 as a play, it has been performed once, in 2003 as a staged reading. In 2005, MacLachlan turned it into a screenplay aiming for a 2010 release. The film was overseen by Mimran Shur Pictures, with the aid of producer Holly Wiersma. Stone is the debut of Mimran Shur Pictures, formed in 2010 by private investor David Mimran and long-time music business executive and former Geffen Records President Jordan Schur. Stone Productions, the film's production company, also aided in the production of the film.