The Escapist (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2008, The Escapist is an action and thriller film directed by Rupert Wyatt, running about 102 minutes. “5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Escapist stars Brian Cox as Frank Perry, Damian Lewis as Rizza, Joseph Fiennes as Lenny Drake and Seu Jorge as Viv Batista, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Escapist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Escapist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escapist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escapist (2008)?
- In US, The Escapist is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Escapist worth watching?
- The Escapist holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Escapist?
- The Escapist stars Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge and Liam Cunningham.
- When was The Escapist released?
- The Escapist was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.