Escape from Pretoria (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2020, Escape from Pretoria is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Francis Annan, running about 102 minutes. “Survival is key” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.
Who’s in it. Escape from Pretoria stars Daniel Radcliffe as Tim Jenkin, Daniel Webber as Stephen Lee, Ian Hart as Denis Goldberg and Mark Leonard Winter as Leonard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Escape from Pretoria has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and 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 Escape from Pretoria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from Pretoria tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from Pretoria (2020)?
- In US, Escape from Pretoria is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and 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 Escape from Pretoria worth watching?
- Escape from Pretoria holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Escape from Pretoria?
- Escape from Pretoria stars Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Webber, Ian Hart, Mark Leonard Winter and Nathan Page.
- When was Escape from Pretoria released?
- Escape from Pretoria was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.