Escape from DS-3 (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, Escape from DS-3 is a crime and science fiction film directed by Allan Sandler, running about 90 minutes. “YEAR: 2045 - PLACE: Detention Satellite 3, Maximum Security Prison - MISSION: To Get Out Alive!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prisoners of Detention Satellite 3 plan an impossible escape.
Who’s in it. Escape from DS-3 stars Bubba Smith as MacKenzie 'Mac' Gynn, Jackson Bostwick as Andrew Lavette, Cameron Mitchell Jr. as Jesse Michaels and David Chandler as Kim Lang.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Escape from DS-3 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape from DS-3 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from DS-3 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from DS-3 (1981)?
- In GB, Escape from DS-3 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Escape from DS-3 worth watching?
- Escape from DS-3 holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape from DS-3?
- Escape from DS-3 stars Bubba Smith, Jackson Bostwick, Cameron Mitchell Jr. and David Chandler.
- When was Escape from DS-3 released?
- Escape from DS-3 was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.