The Escape(2009)
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The Escape Synopsis
Danish journalist Rikke Lyngvig is taken hostage in Afghanistan by a terror group. With help from one of the terrorists, the young Nazir, Rikke manages to escape. On her return, she is soon declared the Danish Jessica Lynch and her career is launched into the spotlight. All the while Nazir flees from Afghanistan, heading for Denmark. When he finally seeks out Rikke, she is shocked and torn. Is she willing to help the man who threatened to kill her, and to jeopardize her new-found career? Their tumultuous encounter turns into an ill-fated confrontation with their own demons and a nation driven by a hunger for sensation and political populism.
The Escape (2009) is a drama and thriller film directed by Kathrine Windfeld, released on January 9, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Iben Hjejle, Faegh Zamani, Lars Mikkelsen and Sonja Richter. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Kathrine Windfeld
- Writers:
- Mette Heeno, Rasmus Heisterberg, Olav Hergel
- Producers:
- Morten Kaufmann
- Cinematographer:
- Jonas Alarik
- Composer:
- Jean-Paul Wall
- Production:
- Nimbus Film
- Status:
- Released
The Escape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Iben Hjejle
as Rikke Lyngvig
- Faegh Zamani
Faegh Zamani
as Nazir Osmani
Lars Mikkelsen
as Thomas Jargil
Sonja Richter
as Sara Jargil
Mikael Birkkjær
as Claes Kielland
Henrik Prip
as Arne Hansen
Toke Græsborg
as Ægge
- Rafi Bayan
Rafi Bayan
as Ali
- Mehrdad Zamani
Mehrdad Zamani
as Ibrahim
Søren Spanning
as Jesper Bech
Vibeke Hastrup
as Hanne Hvidtfeldt
Søren Sætter-Lassen
as Steffensen
Key crew
Directed by Kathrine Windfeld, written by Mette Heeno, Rasmus Heisterberg and Olav Hergel, produced by Morten Kaufmann.
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The Escape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Escape – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Escape online?
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The Escape (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Blockbuster and SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Escape?
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The main cast of The Escape (2009) includes Iben Hjejle, Faegh Zamani, Lars Mikkelsen, Sonja Richter and Mikael Birkkjær. The film was directed by Kathrine Windfeld. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Escape released?
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The Escape was released on January 9, 2009 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Escape worth watching?
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The Escape (2009) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.