The Escapees (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1981, The Escapees is a drama and crime film directed by Jean Rollin, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Marie and Michelle are escaping from a lunatic asylum. Michelle is a tough girl who knows how to survive on the road, but the extremely shy Marie desperately clings to her until Michelle gives in and promises help. The two get into a lot of trouble which puts their friendship to a test.
Who’s in it. The Escapees stars Laurence Dubas as Brigitte, Christiane Coppé as Marie, Marianne Valiot as Sophie and Patrick Perrot as Pierrot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Escapees has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Escapees page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escapees tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escapees (1981)?
- In US, The Escapees is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Escapees worth watching?
- The Escapees holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Escapees?
- The Escapees stars Laurence Dubas, Christiane Coppé, Marianne Valiot, Patrick Perrot and Louise Dhour.
- When was The Escapees released?
- The Escapees was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.