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The Escapist

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2008 | 102 min | Action, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Fast Five or Point Blank, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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 it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 41K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rupert Wyatt

  • Brian CoxFrank Perry
  • Damian LewisRizza
  • Joseph FiennesLenny Drake
  • Seu JorgeViv Batista
  • Liam CunninghamBrodie
  • Dominic CooperLacey
  • Stephen FarrellyTwo Ton
  • Steven MackintoshTony
  • Ned DennehyJumpy Con
  • Paul VaughanPrison Tannoy Voice (voice)