TV series
Escape at Dannemora
2018, English, on Showtime. Created by Brett Johnson & Michael Tolkin.
The stranger-than-fiction account of a prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015, which spawned a massive manhunt for two convicted murderers who were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 51 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 302 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Escape at Dannemora
Escape at Dannemora is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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JioHotstarAvailability in India as of 1 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E7: Part 7
Aired 30 December 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Brett JohnsonCreator
- Michael TolkinCreator
- Benicio del ToroRichard Matt · 7 ep
- Paul DanoDavid Sweat · 7 ep
- Patricia ArquetteJoyce 'Tilly' Mitchell · 7 ep
- Eric LangeLyle Mitchell · 7 ep
- David MorseGene Palmer · 7 ep
- Bonnie HuntCatherine Scott · 7 ep
- Gregory DannCorrections Officer Boyd · 7 ep
- Daniel JohnsonInmate (uncredited) · 6 ep
- Dominic ColónOdell Martinez · 5 ep
- Jeremy BobbDennis Lambert · 5 ep
- Skipp SudduthClinton Superintendent Steve Racette · 2 ep
- Amber GrayAnnie · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 November 2018
- Last aired
- 30 December 2018
- Network
- Showtime
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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What Escape at Dannemora is based on
Escape at Dannemora is based on a true story.
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Escape at Dannemora: quick answers
Is Escape at Dannemora worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 302 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Escape at Dannemora are there?
Escape at Dannemora has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 51 minutes each.
Is Escape at Dannemora finished?
Yes. Escape at Dannemora ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Escape at Dannemora on?
Escape at Dannemora is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
Escape at Dannemora parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Escape at Dannemora is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Escape at Dannemora?
If you liked Escape at Dannemora, try Wentworth, I Will Find You, Black Bird.
Who created Escape at Dannemora?
Escape at Dannemora was created by Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin and stars Benicio del Toro, Paul Dano, Patricia Arquette.
What is Escape at Dannemora based on?
Escape at Dannemora is based on a true story.