Movie

Escape to Victory

“Now is the time for heroes.”

★ 6.9(1,014)19811h 56m

Escape to Victory is streaming on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Escape to Victory

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Good to know

Director: John Huston
Release date: 1981-06-17
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $27,453,418
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Victory Company

Escape to Victory — trailer

About Escape to Victory

Escape to Victory is a 1981 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by John Huston, starring Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine and Max von Sydow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 1,014 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape to Victory in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A group of POWs in a German prison camp during World War II play the German National Soccer Team in this powerful film depicting the role of prisoners during wartime.

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Captain Robert Hatch

Michael Caine

Captain John Colby

Max von Sydow

Major Karl von Steiner

Pelé

Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil

Daniel Massey

Colonel Waldron

Tim Pigott-Smith

Rose

Maurice Roëves

Pyrie

Julian Curry

Shurlock

Clive Merrison

The Forger

Bobby Moore

Terry Brady, England

Osvaldo Ardiles

Carlos Rey, Argentina

Paul Van Himst

Michel Fileu, Belgium

Themes & keywords

naziescapesportsworld war iifootball (soccer)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape to Victory in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Escape to Victory on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

Is Escape to Victory on Netflix?+

Escape to Victory is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema.

How long is Escape to Victory?+

Escape to Victory has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Escape to Victory?+

Escape to Victory stars Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow, Pelé and Daniel Massey.

When did Escape to Victory come out?+

Escape to Victory is a 1981 movie directed by John Huston.

What genre is Escape to Victory?+

Escape to Victory is Drama and War film.

Who directed Escape to Victory?+

Escape to Victory was directed by John Huston.