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The Escapist

2008·Movie
1h 42min·NR
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic565.7Rotten Tomatoes67%63%
IMDb6.7Metacritic565.7Rotten Tomatoes67%63%

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The Escapist fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan.

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.
Prison Break ThrillerCharacter-DrivenClaustrophobic AtmosphereRedemptionGritty RealismIntenseSuspensefulComplex CharactersFather-Daughter Relationship

Crew

Directed by:
Rupert Wyatt
Written by:
Rupert Wyatt, Daniel Hardy
Produced by:
Brian Cox, Alan Moloney, Adrian Sturges
Composed by:
Benjamin Wallfisch, Peter Gleaves, Peter Blayney

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Escapist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Escapist legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

The Escapist is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Escapist worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Escapist rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Escapist?

1 h 42 min

The Escapist runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Escapist?

Critics62
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see The Escapist much the same way.

What language is The Escapist in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Escapist?

16BECADKESFIFRGBGGIEKRNLNOSESM+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Escapist in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Escapist use?

Death Equals Redemption"The Reason You Suck" SpeechSecret Stab WoundVillainous BreakdownDying DreamChairman of the BrawlYou Remind Me of XTrauma Conga LineDepraved HomosexualVorpal PillowStaircase TumbleFinal Speechand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for The Escapist, including Death Equals Redemption, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Secret Stab Wound.