Escape in the Fog (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1945, Escape in the Fog is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 63 minutes. “Slipping silently out of the fog... came murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A military nurse recovering at an inn from a nervous breakdown keeps having dreams where she sees two men trying to murder a third. When she meets a man who is a federal agent at the inn, she is astounded to discover that he is the man in her dream who is the intended murder victim.
Who’s in it. Escape in the Fog stars Otto Kruger as Paul Devon, Nina Foch as Eileen Carr, William Wright as Barry Malcolm and Konstantin Shayne as Schiller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Escape in the Fog has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape in the Fog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape in the Fog tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape in the Fog (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape in the Fog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape in the Fog worth watching?
- Escape in the Fog holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape in the Fog?
- Escape in the Fog stars Otto Kruger, Nina Foch, William Wright, Konstantin Shayne and Ivan Triesault.
- When was Escape in the Fog released?
- Escape in the Fog was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.