Escape (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1980, Escape is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Michael Lewis, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of Dwight Worker, an American who was caught smuggling drugs in Mexico, and sentenced to fortress-like Lecumberri prison where he endured brutal conditions. With the help of his wife, Barbara, he escaped the prison by disguising himself as a woman. He was the first prisoner to escape Lecumberri since Pancho Villa.
Who’s in it. Escape stars Timothy Bottoms as Dwight Worker, Allan Miller as Jack Branch, Kay Lenz as Barbara Chilcoate and Miguel Angel Suaree as Fernando Gardner-Pasquel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Escape has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape (1980)?
- In US, Escape is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Escape worth watching?
- Escape holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape?
- Escape stars Timothy Bottoms, Allan Miller, Kay Lenz, Miguel Angel Suaree and Antonio Fargas.
- When was Escape released?
- Escape was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.