You Can't Escape (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1956, You Can't Escape is a crime film directed by Wilfred Eagles, running about 77 minutes. “Murder Will Out... Stop Running” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Novelist Peter Darwin is engaged to heiress Kay March. When he accidentally kills Claire, his former mistress, during a quarrel, he persuades a reluctant Kay to help him bury the body in a wood. When the body is found and with the truth close to being uncovered, Darwin resorts to desperate actions to cover his crime.
Who’s in it. You Can't Escape stars Noelle Middleton as Kay March, Guy Rolfe as David Anstruther, Robert Urquhart as Peter Darwin and Peter Reynolds as Rodney Nixon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, You Can't Escape has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You Can't Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Can't Escape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Can't Escape (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for You Can't Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is You Can't Escape worth watching?
- You Can't Escape holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in You Can't Escape?
- You Can't Escape stars Noelle Middleton, Guy Rolfe, Robert Urquhart, Peter Reynolds and Elizabeth Kentish.
- When was You Can't Escape released?
- You Can't Escape was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.