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Akilla's Escape

4.420211h 30mMovieCrimeDramaThriller

In a crime-noir about the urban child-soldier, Akilla Brown captures a fifteen-year-old Jamaican boy in the aftermath of an armed robbery. Over one gruelling night, Akilla confronts a cycle of generational violence he thought he escaped.

DirectorCharles Officer
WritersCharles Officer·Motion
ProducersKaren Wookey·Jake Yanowski

Where to watch

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Charles Officer

SWSaul Williams
Saul Williams
Akilla Brown
TMThamela Mpumlwana
Thamela Mpumlwana
Sheppard / Young Akilla
DP
Donisha Rita Claire Prendergast
Faye
RRRonnie Rowe
Ronnie Rowe
Clinton
OAOluniké Adeliyi
Oluniké Adeliyi
Thetis
SDShomari Downer
Shomari Downer
Shadow
CFColm Feore
Colm Feore
Benji
BRBruce Ramsay
Bruce Ramsay
Jimmy
VMVic Mensa
Vic Mensa
Prince
TT
Theresa Tova
Athena
BOBrandon Oakes
Brandon Oakes
Zo
CCCassius Crieghtney
Cassius Crieghtney
Cutty

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Akilla's Escape — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Akilla's Escape?

Akilla's Escape is streaming on Crave, Hoopla and CBC Gem in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Akilla's Escape on Netflix?

No, Akilla's Escape is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Crave and Hoopla.

Is Akilla's Escape on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Akilla's Escape isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Crave and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Akilla's Escape for free?

Akilla's Escape is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and CBC Gem in Canada.