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Escape Room

2019Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

HorrorMystery
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic486.1Rotten Tomatoes51%54%

A pulse-pounding, nerve-racking horror movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Story

Find the clues or die.

Six strangers find themselves in circumstances beyond their control, and must use their wits to survive.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Escape Challenge
  • Mind Games
  • Intense Suspense
  • Teamwork Under Pressure
  • Deadly Puzzles
  • Survival Horror Elements
  • Fast-Paced Action

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Adam Robitel
Written by
Bragi F. Schut, Maria Melnik
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz, Ori Marmur
Music by
Brian Tyler, John Carey

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 3, 2019 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
January 3, 2019
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$156 million
Available in
135 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Escape Room?"

Questions about Escape Room

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Escape Room?

NetflixYouTube TV

In the United States, Escape Room streams on Netflix and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 87 other countries.

Is Escape Room worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Escape Room okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Escape Room scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Escape Room plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Escape Room a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$156 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $156 million worldwide, 17.3 times its budget.