The Escape (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2016, The Escape is a drama film directed by Kenan Kavut, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Cabir believes he killed a man while fleeing the police in the Turkish-Greek-Bulgarian border area. His feelings of guilt pursue him like a ghost. But is his victim actually the husband of Aliyes, the woman Cabir takes in, hiding, protecting him? Atmospherically dense, Turkish love drama about a refugee from Syria.
Who’s in it. The Escape stars Ali Suliman as Cabir, Mustafa Avkıran as Sadik, Muhammed Cangören as Kurbagaci and Jale Arıkan as Aliye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Escape has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escape (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Escape worth watching?
- The Escape holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Escape?
- The Escape stars Ali Suliman, Mustafa Avkıran, Muhammed Cangören, Jale Arıkan and Burak Çimen.
- When was The Escape released?
- The Escape was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.