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Escape

7.320241h 36mMA 15+MovieActionDramaThriller

After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.

DirectorLee Jong-pil
WritersKwon Sung-hui·Kim Woo-geun
ProducersHong Jeong-in·Park Un-kyoung

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lee Jong-pil

LJLee Je-hoon
Lee Je-hoon
Lim Kyu-nam
KKKoo Kyo-hwan
Koo Kyo-hwan
Lee Hyun-sang
HXHong Xa-bin
Hong Xa-bin
Kim Dong-hyuk
SHSeo Hyun-woo
Seo Hyun-woo
Major Cha
LSLee Sung-wook
Lee Sung-wook
Lieutenant Hong
YTYoo Tae-joo
Yoo Tae-joo
Captain Ryu
JJJung Jun-won
Jung Jun-won
Second Lieutenant Park
JYJang Young-nam
Jang Young-nam
Dong-hyuk's Mother
SKSong Kang
Song Kang
Min Sun-woo
EEsom
Esom
Nomad Leader
LHLee Ho-jung
Lee Ho-jung
Girl with Rifle
SHShin Hyun-ji
Shin Hyun-ji
Sang-gu's Sister

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Escape — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Escape?

Escape isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Escape on Netflix?

No, Escape is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is Escape on Amazon Prime Video?

Escape isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Escape for free?

Escape isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.