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Escape from Alcatraz

7.519791h 53mPGMovieDramaThriller

San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan.

DirectorDon Siegel
WritersRichard Tuggle·Don Siegel
ProducersDon Siegel·Robert Daley

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Cast · Directed by Don Siegel

CEClint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Frank Morris
PMPatrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan
Warden
RBRoberts Blossom
Roberts Blossom
Doc
JTJack Thibeau
Jack Thibeau
Clarence Anglin
FWFred Ward
Fred Ward
John Anglin
PBPaul Benjamin
Paul Benjamin
English
LHLarry Hankin
Larry Hankin
Charley Butts
BFBruce M. Fischer
Bruce M. Fischer
Wolf
FRFrank Ronzio
Frank Ronzio
Litmus
FSFred Stuthman
Fred Stuthman
Johnson
DC
David Cryer
Wagner
HBHank Brandt
Hank Brandt
Associate Warden

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Escape from Alcatraz — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Escape from Alcatraz?

Escape from Alcatraz is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and MGM Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Escape from Alcatraz on Netflix?

No, Escape from Alcatraz is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential.

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

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Escape from Alcatraz is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Escape from Alcatraz based on a true story?

Yes — Escape from Alcatraz is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).