Movie

Escape from Hell

★ 6.8(6)19631h 58m

Escape from Hell is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Escape from Hell

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Good to know

Director: Kazuo Inoue
Release date: 1963-01-27
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

Escape from Hell — trailer

About Escape from Hell

Escape from Hell is a 1963 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Kazuo Inoue, starring Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada and Keiji Sada. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape from Hell in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This suspense drama set in the mid 1700's depicts the plan of the Tokugawa rulers to send a number of homeless men to a remote island Sado to perform forced labor. Living conditions on the island are terrible and the men soon become rebellious. Based on a short story by Seichō Matsumoto.

Cast

Rentaro Mikuni

Shinpei

Mariko Okada

Kumi

Keiji Sada

Yajuro

Takahiro Tamura

Yokouchi

Hiroyuki Nagato

Kojuro

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Ichibei

Kō Nishimura

Heiroku

Junzaburō Ban

Chojiro

Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi

Kisuke

Masahiko Tsugawa

Senta

Shinichirō Mikami

Kichisuke

Seiji Miyaguchi

Usuke

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape from Hell in Japan?+

In Japan, Escape from Hell is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Escape from Hell on Netflix?+

Escape from Hell is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Escape from Hell?+

Escape from Hell has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Escape from Hell?+

Escape from Hell stars Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada, Keiji Sada, Takahiro Tamura and Hiroyuki Nagato.

When did Escape from Hell come out?+

Escape from Hell is a 1963 movie directed by Kazuo Inoue.

What genre is Escape from Hell?+

Escape from Hell is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Escape from Hell?+

Escape from Hell was directed by Kazuo Inoue.