Where to watch The Escapist(2008)
In the United States, The Escapist is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now. It's also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV.
Where to stream The Escapist
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Philo
AMC+
Sundance Now
Free
Kanopy
Rent
Apple TV
Buy
- Apple TV
Data updated on October 8, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Escapist plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- June 20, 2008
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Action, Thriller
- Directed by
- Rupert Wyatt
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 · 272 votes
The Escapist trailer
Cast
Brian CoxFrank Perry
Damian LewisRizza
Joseph FiennesLenny Drake
Seu JorgeViv Batista
Liam CunninghamBrodie
Dominic CooperLacey
Stephen FarrellyTwo Ton
Steven MackintoshTony
Ned DennehyJumpy Con
Paul VaughanPrison Tannoy Voice (voice)
FAQ
Where can I watch The Escapist?
In the United States, The Escapist is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now. It's also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV.
Can I rent or buy The Escapist?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Apple TV.
How long is The Escapist?
The Escapist runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
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