Escape to Athena (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1979, Escape to Athena is a comedy, adventure and war film directed by George P. Cosmatos, running about 125 minutes. “The patriot, the professor, the comic and the stripper, were fighting for what they believed in. Getting rich!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the World War II, the prisoners of a German camp in a Greek island are trying to escape. They not only want their freedom, but also seek an ineffable treasure hidden in a monastery at the summit of the island's mountain.
Who’s in it. Escape to Athena stars Roger Moore as Otto Hecht, Telly Savalas as Zeno, David Niven as Professor Blake and Stefanie Powers as Dottie Del Mar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Escape to Athena has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape to Athena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape to Athena tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape to Athena (1979)?
- In US, Escape to Athena is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Escape to Athena worth watching?
- Escape to Athena holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape to Athena?
- Escape to Athena stars Roger Moore, Telly Savalas, David Niven, Stefanie Powers and Claudia Cardinale.
- When was Escape to Athena released?
- Escape to Athena was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.