Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Overview
San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan.
Where to watch Escape from Alcatraz
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, History Vault | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Neon TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +3 |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD +5 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD +5 |
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What is Escape from Alcatraz about?
San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan. Escape from Alcatraz is a Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1979-06-22, runtime 113 minutes.
Is Escape from Alcatraz worth watching?
TMDB users rate Escape from Alcatraz 7.5 out of 10 from 3,343 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Escape from Alcatraz?
In the United States, Escape from Alcatraz streams on Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential and MGM Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Don Siegel
Cast
- Clint Eastwood as Frank Morris
- Patrick McGoohan as Warden
- Roberts Blossom as Doc
- Jack Thibeau as Clarence Anglin
- Fred Ward as John Anglin
- Paul Benjamin as English
- Larry Hankin as Charley Butts
- Bruce M. Fischer as Wolf
- Frank Ronzio as Litmus
- Fred Stuthman as Johnson
- David Cryer as Wagner
- Hank Brandt as Associate Warden
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