Escape from Uganda (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2013, Escape from Uganda is a thriller film directed by Rajesh Nair, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Shikha Samuel (Rima Killingal) and Jayakrishnan (Vijay Babu) have eloped and made Uganda their home with the help of Advocate Firoz (Mukesh), who is practising law there. The couple is leading a happy life with a girl child of their own. Jayakrishnan is employed as a manager in a coffee shop and Shikha runs a designer boutique of her own. The tranquillity of their life is shattered when Shikha is arrested on the charges of committing two murders, one of the victim is the daughter of the local Mayor, who has pledged to keep her in jail for the rest of her life.
Who’s in it. Escape from Uganda stars Rima Kallingal as Shikha Samuel, Vijay Babu as Jayakrishnan, Parthiban as Antony and Michael Wawuyo as Detective Morais, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Escape from Uganda has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape from Uganda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from Uganda tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from Uganda (2013)?
- In US, Escape from Uganda is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Escape from Uganda worth watching?
- Escape from Uganda holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape from Uganda?
- Escape from Uganda stars Rima Kallingal, Vijay Babu, Parthiban, Michael Wawuyo and Mukesh.