No Escape (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1953, No Escape is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Charles Bennett, running about 76 minutes. “Brings you face to face with fear!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman and a songwriter suspected of murder join forces to crack the case.
Who’s in it. No Escape stars Lew Ayres as John Howard Tracy, Sonny Tufts as Det. Simon Shayne, Marjorie Steele as Pat Peterson and Lewis Martin as Lt. Bruce Gunning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, No Escape has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Escape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Escape (1953)?
- In US, No Escape is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is No Escape worth watching?
- No Escape holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Escape?
- No Escape stars Lew Ayres, Sonny Tufts, Marjorie Steele, Lewis Martin and Gertrude Michael.
- When was No Escape released?
- No Escape was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.