Movie

Escape

“Fear a meaningless life, not death itself.”

★ 7.3(76)20241h 36m

Escape is streaming on Amasia+ Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Lee Jong-pil
Release date: 2024-07-03
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: Korean
Box office: $13,368,094
Budget: $6,606,856
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: The LAMP

Escape — trailer

About Escape

Escape is a 2024 movie in the Action, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Lee Jong-pil, starring Lee Je-hoon, Koo Kyo-hwan and Hong Xa-bin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 76 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.

Cast

Lee Je-hoon

Lim Kyu-nam

Koo Kyo-hwan

Lee Hyun-sang

Hong Xa-bin

Kim Dong-hyuk

Seo Hyun-woo

Major Cha

Lee Sung-wook

Lieutenant Hong

Yoo Tae-joo

Captain Ryu

Jung Jun-won

Second Lieutenant Park

Jang Young-nam

Dong-hyuk's Mother

Song Kang

Min Sun-woo

Esom

Nomad Leader

Lee Ho-jung

Girl with Rifle

Shin Hyun-ji

Sang-gu's Sister

Themes & keywords

desertiondmznorth korean defectorkorean armyinter-korean relationsnorth korean

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Escape on Amasia+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Escape on Netflix?+

Escape is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amasia+ Amazon Channel.

How long is Escape?+

Escape has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Escape?+

Escape stars Lee Je-hoon, Koo Kyo-hwan, Hong Xa-bin, Seo Hyun-woo and Lee Sung-wook.

When did Escape come out?+

Escape is a 2024 movie directed by Lee Jong-pil.

What genre is Escape?+

Escape is Action, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Escape?+

Escape was directed by Lee Jong-pil.