Escape to Burma (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1955, Escape to Burma is an adventure film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 87 minutes. “A searing story of sudden love . . . and sudden death . . . in the hot green hell of the Burma jungle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fugitive in British Burma hides on a tea plantation, thanks to a mutual attraction with owner Gwen Moore.
Who’s in it. Escape to Burma stars Barbara Stanwyck as Gwen Moore, Robert Ryan as Jim Brecan, David Farrar as The Sawbwa and Murvyn Vye as Makesh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Escape to Burma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, FlixFling, Artiflix and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape to Burma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape to Burma tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape to Burma (1955)?
- In US, Escape to Burma is available to stream on Philo, FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Escape to Burma worth watching?
- Escape to Burma holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape to Burma?
- Escape to Burma stars Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye and Lisa Montell.
- When was Escape to Burma released?
- Escape to Burma was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.