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The Escape (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1987, The Escape is a drama and war film directed by Miomir 'Miki' Stamenković, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. The tragic story of a group of prisoners, ordinary people, were detained in the camp at Lager in Naise at the beginning of WWII, after that mighty torture and abuse by the Germans, will try escape from the camp. A few succeeded.

Who’s in it. The Escape stars Tihomir Arsić as Stevan, Tatjana Beljakova as Olga Zarić, Ljiljana Blagojević as Smilja and Bogdan Diklić as Nemački narednik, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The 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 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 (1987)?
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 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Escape?
The Escape stars Tihomir Arsić, Tatjana Beljakova, Ljiljana Blagojević, Bogdan Diklić and Ljiljana Đoković.
When was The Escape released?
The Escape was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.