Movie

Escape

★ 6.3(3)19801h 36m

Escape is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Escape

🇺🇸 United States

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Good to know

Director: Robert Michael Lewis
Release date: 1980-02-20
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.

Escape — trailer

About Escape

Escape is a 1980 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Robert Michael Lewis, starring Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz and Colleen Dewhurst. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The true story of Dwight Worker, an American who was caught smuggling drugs in Mexico, and sentenced to fortress-like Lecumberri Prison where he endured brutal conditions. With the help of his wife, Barbara, he escaped the prison by disguising himself as a woman. He was the first prisoner to escape Lecumberri since Pancho Villa.

Cast

Timothy Bottoms

Dwight Worker

Kay Lenz

Barbara Chilcoate

Colleen Dewhurst

Lily Levinson

Miguel Angel Suaree

Fernando Gardner-Pasquel

Sandra Alexander

Gabrielle

Allan Miller

Jack Branch

Antonio Fargas

Jamie Valdez

Vincent Schiavelli

J.W. White

Jorge Cervera Jr.

Tierno

Elliott Street

Roger Brody

Louis Giambalvo

Hank

Philip Levien

Steven

Themes & keywords

prisondrug smugglingattempt to escapebased on true storyprison visitbeardamerican abroadprison brutalityprison break attemptman disguised as womanconjugalmexican police

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Escape on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

Is Escape on Netflix?+

Escape is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Escape?+

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

Who stars in Escape?+

Escape stars Timothy Bottoms, Kay Lenz, Colleen Dewhurst, Miguel Angel Suaree and Sandra Alexander.

When did Escape come out?+

Escape is a 1980 movie directed by Robert Michael Lewis.

What genre is Escape?+

Escape is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Escape?+

Escape was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.