P.O.W. The Escape (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1986, P.O.W. The Escape is an action, adventure and war film directed by Gideon Amir, running about 90 minutes. “The most daring escape!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Col. Carradine leads a group of American P.O.W.s, battling their way to freedom as Saigon falls to the Viet Cong.
Who’s in it. P.O.W. The Escape stars David Carradine as Col. James Cooper, Steve James as Johnston, Mako as Capt. Vinh and Charles R. Floyd as Sparks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, P.O.W. The Escape has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch P.O.W. The Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of P.O.W. The Escape tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch P.O.W. The Escape (1986)?
- In US, P.O.W. The Escape is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is P.O.W. The Escape worth watching?
- P.O.W. The Escape holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in P.O.W. The Escape?
- P.O.W. The Escape stars David Carradine, Steve James, Mako, Charles R. Floyd and Phil Brock.