The Escape Artist
“The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.”
The Escape Artist is streaming on Moviecult Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
Where to watch The Escape Artist
🇩🇪 Germany
Good to know
- Director
- Caleb Deschanel
- Release date
- 1982-05-28
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $143,369
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- American Zoetrope
The Escape Artist — trailer
About The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist is a 1982 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Caleb Deschanel, starring Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal and Desi Arnaz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Escape Artist in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Escape Artist in Germany?+
In Germany, you can stream The Escape Artist on Moviecult Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is The Escape Artist on Netflix?+
The Escape Artist is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Moviecult Amazon Channel.
How long is The Escape Artist?+
The Escape Artist has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who stars in The Escape Artist?+
The Escape Artist stars Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz, Teri Garr and Joan Hackett.
When did The Escape Artist come out?+
The Escape Artist is a 1982 movie directed by Caleb Deschanel.
What genre is The Escape Artist?+
The Escape Artist is Comedy, Crime and Drama film.
Who directed The Escape Artist?+
The Escape Artist was directed by Caleb Deschanel.
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