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Where to watch Escape from Pretoria(2020)

Movie · 2020 · 1h 42m · Drama, History, Thriller

In the United States, Escape from Pretoria is available to stream on Prime Video, Lionsgate+, and Starz. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Where to stream Escape from Pretoria

Availability in United States

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  • Prime VideoPrime Video
  • Lionsgate+Lionsgate+
  • StarzStarz

Free

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  • YouTube FreeYouTube Free
  • PlexPlex
  • Plex ChannelPlex Channel
  • FawesomeFawesome
  • Tubi TVTubi TV
  • Amazon MX PlayerAmazon MX Player

Rent

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Buy

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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

Escape from Pretoria plot summary

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.

Details

Release date
March 6, 2020
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Drama, History, Thriller
Directed by
Francis Annan
Country
Australia, Canada, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 · 1,550 votes

Escape from Pretoria trailer

Cast

  • Daniel RadcliffeDaniel RadcliffeTim Jenkin
  • Daniel WebberDaniel WebberStephen Lee
  • Ian HartIan HartDenis Goldberg
  • Mark Leonard WinterMark Leonard WinterLeonard
  • Nathan PageNathan PageMongo
  • Grant PiroGrant PiroSchnepel
  • Len FirthVermeulen
  • Lliam AmorKitson
  • Adam TuominenAdam TuominenJeremy
  • PJ OatenRabkin

FAQ

Where can I watch Escape from Pretoria?

In the United States, Escape from Pretoria is available to stream on Prime Video, Lionsgate+, and Starz. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

Can I rent or buy Escape from Pretoria?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

How long is Escape from Pretoria?

Escape from Pretoria runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).

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