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Escape

2024, Korean. Directed by Lee Jong-pil.

Fear a meaningless life, not death itself.

After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.

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Runtime
1h 36m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Korean
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7.3/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
3 July 2024
Original title
탈주
Country
South Korea
Written by
Kwon Sung-hui, Kim Woo-geun
Budget
$6.6M
Box office
$13M
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Is Escape worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Escape?

Escape runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).

Does Escape have a post-credits scene?

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Is Escape suitable for kids?

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Where can I watch Escape?

Escape is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel.

What movies are like Escape?

If you liked Escape, try Assassination, Escape from Mogadishu, Seeking Justice.

Who directed Escape?

Escape (2024) was directed by Lee Jong-pil and stars Lee Je-hoon, Koo Kyo-hwan, Hong Xa-bin.

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