Escape from Alcatraz (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1979, Escape from Alcatraz is a thriller and drama film directed by Don Siegel, running about 113 minutes. “No one has ever escaped from Alcatraz… and no one ever will!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan.
Who’s in it. Escape from Alcatraz stars Clint Eastwood as Frank Morris, Patrick McGoohan as Warden, Roberts Blossom as Doc and Jack Thibeau as Clarence Anglin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Escape from Alcatraz has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $43M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and 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 from Alcatraz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from Alcatraz tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from Alcatraz (1979)?
- In US, Escape from Alcatraz is available to stream on History Vault, and 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 from Alcatraz worth watching?
- Escape from Alcatraz holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Escape from Alcatraz?
- Escape from Alcatraz stars Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau and Fred Ward.
- When was Escape from Alcatraz released?
- Escape from Alcatraz was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.