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The Escapist (2008): movie guide
The Escapist (2008) is a Action, Thriller running about 102 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 275 votes. Notable cast includes Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2008-06-20
- Runtime: 102 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Action, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2008-06-20
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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.
Cast highlights
The Escapist features Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge, Liam Cunningham, Dominic Cooper. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2008-06-20. Runtime: 102 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (275 votes). Genres: Action, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Escapist?
- The Escapist is listed as Action, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is The Escapist?
- The Escapist runs about 102 minutes.
- Who stars in The Escapist?
- Cast highlights include Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge, Liam Cunningham, Dominic Cooper.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Escapist?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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