Akilla's Escape (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 2021, Akilla's Escape is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Charles Officer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In a crime-noir about the urban child-soldier, Akilla Brown captures a fifteen-year-old Jamaican boy in the aftermath of an armed robbery. Over one gruelling night, Akilla confronts a cycle of generational violence he thought he escaped.
Who’s in it. Akilla's Escape stars Saul Williams as Akilla Brown, Thamela Mpumlwana as Sheppard / Young Akilla, Donisha Rita Claire Prendergast as Faye and Ronnie Rowe as Clinton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Akilla's Escape has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Akilla's Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akilla's Escape tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Akilla's Escape (2021)?
- In US, Akilla's Escape is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Akilla's Escape worth watching?
- Akilla's Escape holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Akilla's Escape?
- Akilla's Escape stars Saul Williams, Thamela Mpumlwana, Donisha Rita Claire Prendergast, Ronnie Rowe and Oluniké Adeliyi.
- When was Akilla's Escape released?
- Akilla's Escape was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.