The Escape Artist (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1982, The Escape Artist is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Caleb Deschanel, running about 94 minutes. “He can get away with anything... that's why they call him The Escape Artist” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
Who’s in it. The Escape Artist stars Griffin O'Neal as Danny Masters, Raúl Juliá as Stu Quiñones, Teri Garr as Arlene and Joan Hackett as Aunt Sibyl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Escape Artist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Escape Artist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escape Artist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escape Artist (1982)?
- In US, The Escape Artist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Escape Artist worth watching?
- The Escape Artist holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Escape Artist?
- The Escape Artist stars Griffin O'Neal, Raúl Juliá, Teri Garr, Joan Hackett and Desi Arnaz.
- When was The Escape Artist released?
- The Escape Artist was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.