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The Escapist

The Escapist

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The Escapist
2008 1h 42m6.2

The Escapist

“5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.”

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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.

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DirectorRupert Wyatt
ScreenplayDaniel Hardy, Rupert Wyatt
StatusReleased
ReleasedJune 20, 2008
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 42m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes263
GenresAction, Thriller
StudioPicture Farm, Parallel Film Productions

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Cast

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Frank Perry

Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis

Rizza

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

Lenny Drake

Seu Jorge

Seu Jorge

Viv Batista

Liam Cunningham

Liam Cunningham

Brodie

Dominic Cooper

Dominic Cooper

Lacey

Stephen Farrelly

Stephen Farrelly

Two Ton

Steven Mackintosh

Steven Mackintosh

Tony

Ned Dennehy

Ned Dennehy

Jumpy Con

Paul Vaughan

Paul Vaughan

Prison Tannoy Voice (voice)

Jack Walsh

Jack Walsh

Sikes

Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor

Prisoner (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Escapist

Where can I watch The Escapist?

The Escapist (2008) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Escapist 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...

Who directed The Escapist?

The Escapist (2008) was directed by Rupert Wyatt. The film is a Action, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 42m, rated 6.2/10.

How long is The Escapist?

The Escapist runs 1h 42m (102 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 263 votes. Genre: Action, Thriller.

Is The Escapist worth watching?

The Escapist is rated 6.2/10 by 263 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Action and Thriller fans.