Escape from Pretoria
2020, English. Directed by Francis Annan.
Survival is key
South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Escape from Pretoria
Escape from Pretoria is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+, and Starz in India.
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Details
- Released
- 6 March 2020
- Country
- Australia, Canada, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- L. H. Adams, Francis Annan
- Box office
- $2.4M
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What Escape from Pretoria is based on
Escape from Pretoria is based on Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison, a 2003 novel by Tim Jenkin.
Novel · 2003
Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison
By Tim Jenkin
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Escape from Pretoria: quick answers
Is Escape from Pretoria worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,569 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Escape from Pretoria have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Escape from Pretoria. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Escape from Pretoria parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Escape from Pretoria is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Escape from Pretoria on?
Escape from Pretoria is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+, and Starz in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Escape from Pretoria?
If you liked Escape from Pretoria, try Maze, Truth & Treason, Firebrand.
Who directed Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria (2020) was directed by Francis Annan and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Webber, Ian Hart.
What is Escape from Pretoria based on?
Escape from Pretoria is based on Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison, a 2003 novel by Tim Jenkin.