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ACTION . 2008 . 1h 42m . English . 6.2/10

The Escapist_

"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.

Director Rupert Wyatt
Starring Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes
6.2/10
Rating
1h 42m
Runtime
2008
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Director
The Escapist was directed by Rupert Wyatt.
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Cast
Brian Cox stars as Frank Perry in The Escapist.
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Year context
The Escapist was released 18 years ago in 2008.
The Escapist is a Action, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 42m.

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STUDIOS (3)

Picture Farm Parallel Film Productions Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Language
English
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Rating
6.2/10 (261 votes)
Popularity
4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Escapist about?
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.
How long is The Escapist?
The Escapist has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who directed The Escapist?
The Escapist was directed by Rupert Wyatt.
Who stars in The Escapist?
The cast of The Escapist includes Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge, Liam Cunningham.
What is the rating of The Escapist?
The Escapist has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 261 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Action Thriller

KEYWORDS (2)

prison escape escaped convict
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