The Escape (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1991, The Escape is an action, drama and crime film directed by Atef El-Tayeb, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Ahmed Zaki plays a peasant, Mountasir, who gets involved in a criminal racket run by his friend Midhat. Mountasir is betrayed by Midhat and goes to jail. Upon discovering that his wife was forced into prostitution by Midhat, he swears to extract revenge when he leaves jail.
Who’s in it. The Escape stars Abdel Aziz Makhyoun as Officer Salem, Ahmad Zaki as Moutasir, Hala Sedki and Mohamed Wafik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 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.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 The Escape (1991)?
- 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Escape?
- The Escape stars Abdel Aziz Makhyoun, Ahmad Zaki, Hala Sedki, Mohamed Wafik and Abu Bakr Ezzat.
- When was The Escape released?
- The Escape was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.