The Escapist(2008)
5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.
The Escapist Synopsis
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.
The Escapist (2008) is a action and thriller film directed by Rupert Wyatt, released on June 20, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes and Seu Jorge. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 270 ratings.
- Director:
- Rupert Wyatt
- Writers:
- Daniel Hardy, Rupert Wyatt
- Producers:
- Alan Moloney, Adrian Sturges
- Cinematographer:
- Philipp Blaubach
- Composer:
- Benjamin Wallfisch
- Production:
- Picture Farm, Parallel Film Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- Status:
- Released
The Escapist (2008) Trailer
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The Escapist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brian Cox
as Frank Perry
Damian Lewis
as Rizza
Joseph Fiennes
as Lenny Drake
Seu Jorge
as Viv Batista
Liam Cunningham
as Brodie
Dominic Cooper
as Lacey
Stephen Farrelly
as Two Ton
Steven Mackintosh
as Tony
Ned Dennehy
as Jumpy Con
Paul Vaughan
as Prison Tannoy Voice (voice)
Jack Walsh
as Sikes
Conor McGregor
as Prisoner (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Rupert Wyatt, written by Daniel Hardy and Rupert Wyatt, produced by Alan Moloney and Adrian Sturges.
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The Escapist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 270 ratings.
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The Escapist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Escapist online?
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The Escapist (2008) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Escapist?
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The main cast of The Escapist (2008) includes Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge and Liam Cunningham. The film was directed by Rupert Wyatt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Escapist released?
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The Escapist was released on June 20, 2008 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Escapist worth watching?
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The Escapist (2008) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 270 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Escapist?
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Yes. The official The Escapist trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.