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Escape

1940Movie1 h 38 minNR

64

DecentGoodWatch score

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

An American goes to pre-war Germany to find his mother and discovers her in a concentration camp. With the help of an American-born widowed countess he seeks to engineer her escape.

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Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy
Written by: Marguerite Roberts, Arch Oboler, Grace Zaring Stone
Produced by: Mervyn LeRoy, Lawrence Weingarten
Music by: Franz Waxman

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Facts

November 1, 1940 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released: November 1, 1940
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 1 country

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3 questions, like "Is Escape worth watching?"

Questions about Escape

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Is Escape worth watching?

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is Escape okay for kids?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Escape good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.