Inescapable (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2012, Inescapable is a thriller and romance film directed by Ruba Nadda, running about 93 minutes. “You can never escape your past” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twenty-five years ago Adib, a promising young officer in the Syrian military police, suddenly left Damascus under suspicious circumstances. Abandoning the love of his life Fatima, he made his way to Canada and wiped the slate clean. When his daughter Muna suddenly disappears in Damascus, his past threatens to violently catch up to him. Teaming up with a Canadian emissary, Adib must now confront the turmoil he thought he left behind in order to find Muna.
Who’s in it. Inescapable stars Alexander Siddig as Adib, Joshua Jackson as Paul, Marisa Tomei as Fatima and Oded Fehr as Sayid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Inescapable has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Inescapable page.
If you liked it. Fans of Inescapable tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Inescapable (2012)?
- In US, Inescapable is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Inescapable worth watching?
- Inescapable holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Inescapable?
- Inescapable stars Alexander Siddig, Joshua Jackson, Marisa Tomei, Oded Fehr and Saad Siddiqui.
- When was Inescapable released?
- Inescapable was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.