Maze
Seen it?2017 | 93 min | Drama, History, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no 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 history buffs. If you loved Escape from Alcatraz or Bad Boys, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP Maze, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Burke
- Tom Vaughan-LawlorLarry Marley
- Barry WardGordon Close
- Martin McCannOscar
- Niamh McGradyJill
- Eileen WalshKate Marley
- Aaron MonaghanJoe
- Ross McKinneyDanny Marley
- Elva TrillYoung Widow
- Tim CreedBrendan 'Bik' MacFarlane
- Cillian O'SullivanBobby