Escapade (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, Escapade is a comedy and drama film directed by Philip Leacock, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. An English pacifist's (John Mills) sons run away from school and hijack a plane to Vienna to petition for peace.
Who’s in it. Escapade stars John Mills as John Hampden, Yvonne Mitchell as Mrs. Stella Hampden, Alastair Sim as Dr. Skillingworth and Jeremy Spenser as L. W. Daventry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Escapade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escapade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escapade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escapade (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escapade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escapade worth watching?
- Escapade holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escapade?
- Escapade stars John Mills, Yvonne Mitchell, Alastair Sim, Jeremy Spenser and Andrew Ray.
- When was Escapade released?
- Escapade was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.