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Escape

2024·Movie
1h 36min
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes71%83%

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What's your score?

Your score

Escape fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Fear a meaningless life, not death itself.

After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.
North Korean DefectionHigh-Stakes ThrillerAction-PackedPolitical DramaDesperate EscapeSurvival StoryAuthoritarian CritiqueGripping SuspenseHuman Freedom

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Jong-pil, Park Dong-jin, Kang Seung-yeon
Written by:
Lee Jong-pil, Kwon Sung-hui, Moon Byung-gon
Produced by:
Kwon Sung-hui, Lee Jae-woo, Park Un-kyoung
Composed by:
Dalpalan, Choi Tae-young, Ko Dong-hun

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Escape

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Escape legally?

PrimeHuluThe RokuKanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeHi-YAH

Escape is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Escape worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Escape rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Escape?

1 h 36 min

Escape runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Escape?

Critics71
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Escape much the same way.

Was Escape a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$13 million

Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Escape in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Escape?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Escape in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.