Escape at Dannemora_
The stranger-than-fiction account of a prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015, which spawned a massive manhunt for two convicted murderers who were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled.
Created By
Brett Johnson, Michael Tolkin
Network
Showtime
Episodes
7
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Paramount+
11 countries
SkyShowtime
4 countries
Spectrum On Demand
1 country
fuboTV
1 country
Claro tv+
1 country
Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Escape at Dannemora has 1 season with 7 episodes spanning 2018.
Rating
Escape at Dannemora holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 264 votes.
Year context
Escape at Dannemora first aired 8 years ago in 2018.
CAST (7)
Benicio del Toro
Richard Matt
Paul Dano
David Sweat
Patricia Arquette
Joyce 'Tilly' Mitchell
Eric Lange
Lyle Mitchell
David Morse
Gene Palmer
Bonnie Hunt
Catherine Scott
Gregory Dann
Corrections Officer Boyd
SEASONS (1 season, 7 episodes)
SEASON 1Miniseries
01
Part 1
After the June, 2015 prison break from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, NY, Joyce “Tilly” Mitchell is questioned about her involvement with the two men.…
02
Part 2
Matt has an idea to get out of Dannemora, but Sweat is not interested in taking the risk. Matt begins to help Tilly with an…
03
Part 3
Matt and Sweat run into walls and other obstacles as they search for a way out, but the power of positive thinking helps keep them…
04
Part 4
Excited by the possibility of a new life, Tilly tries her best to avoid Lyle, who is planning something special for their anniversary. Sweat makes…
05
Part 5
On the day of the escape, Matt and Sweat know the smallest mistake can derail their whole plan. But when a stern corrections officer takes…
06
Part 6
In a deep dive into the minds of these individuals, we finally see what Matt and Sweat are capable of outside the prison walls. Tilly’s…
07
Part 7
Matt and Sweat run for their lives as the tension between them is pushed to the extreme. Tilly gets out of the hospital and does…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
7
Episodes
51 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Brett Johnson
Creator
Michael Tolkin
NETWORKS (1)
Showtime
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Escape at Dannemora about?
The stranger-than-fiction account of a prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015, which spawned a massive manhunt for two convicted murderers who were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled.
Where can I watch Escape at Dannemora?
Escape at Dannemora is available on Paramount+, SkyShowtime, Spectrum On Demand, fuboTV, Claro tv+. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Escape at Dannemora have?
Escape at Dannemora has 1 season with 7 episodes total.
Who created Escape at Dannemora?
Escape at Dannemora was created by Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin.
Who stars in Escape at Dannemora?
The cast of Escape at Dannemora includes Benicio del Toro, Paul Dano, Patricia Arquette, Eric Lange, David Morse.
What is the rating of Escape at Dannemora?
Escape at Dannemora has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 264 votes on TMDB.
Is Escape at Dannemora still running?
Escape at Dannemora has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
