The Escape (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, The Escape is a notable film directed by Eduardo Mignogna, running about 117 minutes. “Freedom is an irresistible instinct.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the summer of 1928, several inmates from the National Penitentiary in Buenos Aires managed to escape. The film narrates the fate of each of these runaways in search of their destiny - tough men with their own ethical codes and ready to do anything not to return to prison. Some of them will suffer violent deaths, while others manage de disappear. Sordid and moving stories, not excluding tenderness and love, mercy or horror sealed with a pact of prison love that will remain in the heart of Buenos Aires, as witness of the yearned-for freedom.
Who’s in it. The Escape stars Miguel Ángel Solá as Laureano Irala, Ricardo Darín as Domingo Santaló, 'El Pibe', Gerardo Romano as Julio Bordiola and Patricio Contreras as Eusebio Duval, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escape (2001)?
- 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 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Escape?
- The Escape stars Miguel Ángel Solá, Ricardo Darín, Gerardo Romano, Patricio Contreras and Inés Estévez.
- When was The Escape released?
- The Escape was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.