The Escape(2016)
So that one may live
The Escape Synopsis
After the controversial disappearance of their Chief Medical Officer, a shadowy bio genetics company is under siege by the FBI for secretly cloning humans. Amidst the chaos, Molgen’s head mercenary Holt is sneaking out the last living clone, a young woman named Lily to a mysterious buyer. Holt has hired The Driver, accompanied by a heavily armed squadron of fellow Molgen mercenaries, to evade the authorities and deliver Lily and himself to the buyer. The journey takes an unexpected turn and Holt is forced to take matters into his own hands, as the driver once again demonstrates his mettle and extraordinary driving skills.
The Escape (2016) is a thriller, action, drama and science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp, released on October 23, 2016 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Clive Owen, Dakota Fanning, Jon Bernthal and Vera Farmiga. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Neill Blomkamp
- Writers:
- Neill Blomkamp, David Carter
- Producers:
- Brian DiLorenzo, Aristides McGarry, Eric Stern
- Cinematographer:
- Mannie Ferreira
- Composer:
- Kristopher Pooley
- Production:
- Anonymous Content, BMW Films
- Status:
- Released
The Escape (2016) Trailer
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The Escape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clive Owen
as The Driver
Dakota Fanning
as Lily
Jon Bernthal
as Holt
Vera Farmiga
as Dr. Nora Phillips
Daniel Kash
as FBI Agent
Michael Brown
as FBI Agent
Tennille Read
as Cop
- Dave Tommasini
Dave Tommasini
as Helicopter Pilot
Karl Campbell
as Mercenary (Helicopter Gunner)
David Jack
as Mercenary (H1)
Shawn J. Hamilton
as Mercenary (H1)
Amos Stern
as Mercenary (H2)
Key crew
Directed by Neill Blomkamp, written by Neill Blomkamp and David Carter, produced by Brian DiLorenzo, Aristides McGarry and Eric Stern.
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The Escape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 54 ratings.
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The Escape – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Escape?
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The main cast of The Escape (2016) includes Clive Owen, Dakota Fanning, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga and Daniel Kash. The film was directed by Neill Blomkamp. 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 October 23, 2016 and runs for 13m.
Is The Escape worth watching?
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The Escape (2016) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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