The Escort (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, The Escort is a drama film directed by Michel Blanc, running about 100 minutes. “He'll be your friend, he'll be your lover, but it's strictly by the hour.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fleeing from his wife in France to London, 45-year-old Pierre is barely able to support himself. He meets friendly Tom, who offers to help him make ends meet by working as a male escort.
Who’s in it. The Escort stars Daniel Auteuil as Pierre, Stuart Townsend as Tom, Liza Walker as Kim and Noah Taylor as Gem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Escort has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Escort page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escort tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escort (1999)?
- In US, The Escort 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 The Escort worth watching?
- The Escort holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Escort?
- The Escort stars Daniel Auteuil, Stuart Townsend, Liza Walker, Noah Taylor and Frances Barber.
- When was The Escort released?
- The Escort was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.