Desperate Escape (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2009, Desperate Escape is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by George Mendeluk, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After having suffered serious head trauma, Brooke tries to regain her normal life despite having lost all memory. Her wealthy fiancé helps her back to recovery in their beautiful country home. Little by little, as her memory comes back, she realizes that her fiancé is not who he says he is. The fortune is hers.
Who’s in it. Desperate Escape stars Elisabeth Röhm as Brooke Harris, Michael Shanks as Michael Coleman, Serinda Swan as Melissa and Michael Ryan as Dr. Alvarez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Desperate Escape has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperate Escape tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate Escape (2009)?
- In CA, Desperate Escape is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desperate Escape worth watching?
- Desperate Escape holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperate Escape?
- Desperate Escape stars Elisabeth Röhm, Michael Shanks, Serinda Swan, Michael Ryan and Donna Yamamoto.
- When was Desperate Escape released?
- Desperate Escape was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.