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The Escape

2009Movie1 h 54 min

DramaThriller
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

Summary

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.

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  • Drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Kathrine Windfeld
Written by
Mette Heeno, Rasmus Heisterberg, Olav Hergel
Produced by
Morten Kaufmann
Music by
Jean-Paul Wall

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Facts

January 9, 2009 · 1 h 54 min · Violence

Released
January 9, 2009
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Danish
Also spoken
Persian, English
Made in
Denmark
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Escape?"

Questions about The Escape

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Where can I stream The Escape?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Escape worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Escape good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Escape in English?

DanishPersianEnglish

No, it was made in Danish, with some Persian and English.