How long is The Escapist?

The Escapist is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Escapist rated?

The Escapist is rated NR in the US.

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The Escapist (2008) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.2 from 275 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Action, Thriller
Released: June 20, 2008
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 275 votes
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Starring: Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Philo (subscription), AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), Sundance Now (subscription), Kanopy (free).

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How long is The Escapist?: The Escapist is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Escapist rated?: The Escapist is rated NR in the US.
Is The Escapist a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Escapist?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Philo (subscription), AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), Sundance Now (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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