The Escape from Auschwitz (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2020, The Escape from Auschwitz is a drama film directed by Terry Lee Coker, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. After an attempt to escape the SS in 1939, Kazimierz Piechowski is captured at the Hungarian border and sent to Auschwitz where his role is to transfer corpses from the gas chambers to the crematorium. After discovering that one of his friends in the camp is on the execution list, he vows to stop at nothing to prevent his death. In one of the most remarkable true stories of World War II, four men will risk their very lives as they attempt to ‘Escape from Auschwitz’.
Who’s in it. The Escape from Auschwitz stars Elliot Cable as Elazar, Alex Reece as Jonas, Paul Joseph Bonnici as Levi and David Winfield as Gavriel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Escape from Auschwitz has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Escape from Auschwitz page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escape from Auschwitz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escape from Auschwitz (2020)?
- In US, The Escape from Auschwitz is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Escape from Auschwitz worth watching?
- The Escape from Auschwitz holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Escape from Auschwitz?
- The Escape from Auschwitz stars Elliot Cable, Alex Reece, Paul Joseph Bonnici, David Winfield and Meyrem Enver.
- When was The Escape from Auschwitz released?
- The Escape from Auschwitz was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.