Where to watch Escape in United States
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 29 May 2026.
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.
Escape trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
William Marquez
Col. Fuentes
Tina Menard
Lupe
Ernie Fuentes
Guard
Rick Garcia
Commando #1
Bert Santos
Commando #2
Larry Duran
Arturo
Tigre Pérez
Alfredo
Luis López Casanova
Little Guard
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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.
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