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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.
CAST (12)
Brian Cox
Frank Perry
Damian Lewis
Rizza
Joseph Fiennes
Lenny Drake
Seu Jorge
Viv Batista
Liam Cunningham
Brodie
Dominic Cooper
Lacey
Stephen Farrelly
Two Ton
Steven Mackintosh
Tony
Ned Dennehy
Jumpy Con
Paul Vaughan
Prison Tannoy Voice (voice)
Jack Walsh
Sikes
Conor McGregor
CREW
STUDIOS (3)
Picture Farm
Parallel Film Productions
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom, IE
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
