A Man Escaped (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1956, A Man Escaped is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Robert Bresson, running about 101 minutes. “Robert Bresson's Prize Winning Film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A captured French Resistance fighter during World War II engineers a daunting escape from prison.
Who’s in it. A Man Escaped stars François Leterrier as Fontaine, Charles Le Clainche as Jost, Maurice Beerblock as Blanchet and Roland Monod as Priest of Leiris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, A Man Escaped has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man Escaped page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man Escaped tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man Escaped (1956)?
- In US, A Man Escaped is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Man Escaped worth watching?
- A Man Escaped holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Man Escaped?
- A Man Escaped stars François Leterrier, Charles Le Clainche, Maurice Beerblock, Roland Monod and Jacques Ertaud.
- When was A Man Escaped released?
- A Man Escaped was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.