Escape from Mogadishu (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2021, Escape from Mogadishu is an action, thriller, drama and war film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, running about 121 minutes. “A city in revolt, we must escape.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Diplomats from the North and South Korean embassies in Somalia attempt a daring joint escape from Mogadishu when the outbreak of civil war leaves them stranded.
Who’s in it. Escape from Mogadishu stars Kim Yoon-seok as Han Shin-seong, Zo In-sung as Kang Dae-jin, Heo Joon-ho as Lim Yong-soo and Kim So-jin as Kim Myeong-hee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Escape from Mogadishu has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel 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 Mogadishu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from Mogadishu 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 Escape from Mogadishu (2021)?
- In US, Escape from Mogadishu is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Mogadishu worth watching?
- Escape from Mogadishu holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Escape from Mogadishu?
- Escape from Mogadishu stars Kim Yoon-seok, Zo In-sung, Heo Joon-ho, Kim So-jin and Jeong Man-sik.
- When was Escape from Mogadishu released?
- Escape from Mogadishu was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.