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The Escape Artist

6.219821h 34mPGMovieComedyCrimeDrama

The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.

DirectorCaleb Deschanel
WritersMelissa Mathison·Stephen Zito
ProducersDoug Claybourne·Buck Houghton

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Not available in India
Streaming in 5 other countries

The Escape Artist isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Austria, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Caleb Deschanel

RJRaúl Juliá
Raúl Juliá
Stu Quiñones
GOGriffin O'Neal
Griffin O'Neal
Danny Masters
DADesi Arnaz
Desi Arnaz
Mayor Leon Quiñones
TGTeri Garr
Teri Garr
Arlene
JHJoan Hackett
Joan Hackett
Aunt Sibyl
GDGabriel Dell
Gabriel Dell
Uncle Burke
JRJohn P. Ryan
John P. Ryan
Vernon
EDE. G. Daily
E. G. Daily
Sandra
MWM. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Fritz
JCJackie Coogan
Jackie Coogan
Magic Shop Owner
HWHal Williams
Hal Williams
Cop at Mayor's Office
HC
Helen Page Camp
Neighbor

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The Escape Artist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Escape Artist?

The Escape Artist isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Austria, Canada and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Escape Artist on Netflix?

No, The Escape Artist is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Escape Artist on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Escape Artist isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch The Escape Artist for free?

The Escape Artist isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.