The Escapist Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 4, 2009

The Escapist

Release Date: Friday, April 3, 2009 NYC Only

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Starring: Brian Cox • Damian Lewis • Joseph Fiennes

Not Rated Thriller 1 hr, 42 m

3.5 / 5.0

29% WILL SEE 71% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined he make peace with her before it's too late.

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Who stars in The Escapist – Cast List

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Brian Cox
Super Troopers 3: Winter Soldiers, Riff Raff
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Damian Lewis
Fackham Hall, Ocean's Eight
Joseph Fiennes
The Mother, Hercules

Who is making The Escapist – Crew List

A look at The Escapist behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Rupert Wyatt last helmed Captive State and The Gambler. The film's writer Rupert Wyatt last penned Captive State and Animal Farm.

Director: Rupert Wyatt
Screenwriters: Rupert Wyatt
Daniel Hardy

Studio: IFC Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Escapist

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2009

Completed

Changed The Escapist movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: NR Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hr, 42 m
Tagline: 5 Men. 4 Walls. 1 Plan
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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The Escapist Release Date: When was the film released?

The Escapist was released in New York on Friday, April 3 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 1 theater. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Adventureland, Fast & Furious and $9.99.