The Getaway (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1994, The Getaway is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Roger Donaldson, running about 115 minutes. “A dangerous deal. A double cross. And the ultimate set up is yet to come.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Doc McCoy is put in prison because his partners chickened out and flew off without him after exchanging a prisoner with a lot of money. Doc knows Jack Benyon, a rich "business"-man, is up to something big, so he tells his wife (Carol McCoy) to tell him that he's for sale if Benyon can get him out of prison. Benyon pulls some strings and Doc McCoy is released again. Unfortunately he has to cooperate with the same person that got him to prison.
Who’s in it. The Getaway stars Vincent Price, Alec Baldwin as Carter Doc McCoy, Billy Van and Fishka Rais, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Getaway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 The Getaway page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Getaway tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Getaway (1994)?
- In US, The Getaway is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Getaway worth watching?
- The Getaway holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Getaway?
- The Getaway stars Vincent Price, Alec Baldwin, Billy Van, Fishka Rais and Kim Basinger.
- When was The Getaway released?
- The Getaway was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.