The Escapist (2008)
Overview
Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined to make peace with her before it's too late. He develops an ingenious escape plan, and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists - misfits with a mutual dislike for one other but united by their desire to escape their hell hole of an existence.
Where to watch The Escapist
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, AMC Plus, AMC+, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel +1 | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV |
| France | — | Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus | — |
| Netherlands | CineMember | — | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — | — |
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What is The Escapist about?
Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined to make peace with her before it's too late. He develops an ingenious escape plan, and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists - misfits with a mutual dislike for one other but united by their desire to escape their hell hole of an existence. The Escapist is a Action, Thriller movie, released on 2008-06-20, runtime 102 minutes.
Is The Escapist worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Escapist 6.2 out of 10 from 275 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Escapist?
In the United States, The Escapist streams on Philo, AMC Plus and AMC+ and can be rented from Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Rupert Wyatt
Cast
- Brian Cox as Frank Perry
- Damian Lewis as Rizza
- Joseph Fiennes as Lenny Drake
- Seu Jorge as Viv Batista
- Liam Cunningham as Brodie
- Dominic Cooper as Lacey
- Stephen Farrelly as Two Ton
- Steven Mackintosh as Tony
- Ned Dennehy as Jumpy Con
- Paul Vaughan as Prison Tannoy Voice (voice)
- Jack Walsh as Sikes
- Conor McGregor as Prisoner (uncredited)
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Sources
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