Escape to Victory (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1981, Escape to Victory is a drama and war film directed by John Huston, running about 116 minutes. “Now is the time for heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of POWs in a German prison camp during World War II play the German National Soccer Team in this powerful film depicting the role of prisoners during wartime.
Who’s in it. Escape to Victory stars Michael Caine as Captain John Colby, Sylvester Stallone as Captain Robert Hatch, Max von Sydow as Major Karl von Steiner and Pelé as Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Escape to Victory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 to Victory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape to Victory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape to Victory (1981)?
- In US, Escape to Victory is available to 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 to Victory worth watching?
- Escape to Victory holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape to Victory?
- Escape to Victory stars Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, Max von Sydow, Pelé and Carole Laure.
- When was Escape to Victory released?
- Escape to Victory was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.