The Escapist
2008, English. Directed by Rupert Wyatt.
5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 275 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Escapist
The Escapist is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 June 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Written by
- Daniel Hardy, Rupert Wyatt
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The Escapist: quick answers
Is The Escapist worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 275 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Escapist?
The Escapist runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Escapist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Escapist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Escapist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Escapist is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Escapist on?
The Escapist is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Escapist?
If you liked The Escapist, try Escape Plan, Nowhere to Run, Figures in a Landscape.
Who directed The Escapist?
The Escapist (2008) was directed by Rupert Wyatt and stars Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes.