Better Than Escape (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1993, Better Than Escape is a drama and romance film directed by Miroslav Lekić, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A Yugoslav stage actor marries an American girl in Belgrade and has a child with her, when his career downhill out of political reasons he develops a drinking habit, his wife leaves him and takes their daughter to U.S.A.
Who’s in it. Better Than Escape stars Žarko Laušević as Aleksa Radman, Claire Beckman as Stamena, Mirjana Karanović as Radmila and Aleksandar Berček as Tale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Better Than Escape has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better Than Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better Than Escape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better Than Escape (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Better Than Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Better Than Escape worth watching?
- Better Than Escape holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Better Than Escape?
- Better Than Escape stars Žarko Laušević, Claire Beckman, Mirjana Karanović, Aleksandar Berček and Branislav 'Ciga' Jerinić.
- When was Better Than Escape released?
- Better Than Escape was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.