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Escape from Hell

6.819631h 58mMovieDramaCrime

This suspense drama set in the mid 1700's depicts the plan of the Tokugawa rulers to send a number of homeless men to a remote island Sado to perform forced labor. Living conditions on the island are terrible and the men soon become rebellious. Based on a short story by Seichō Matsumoto.

DirectorKazuo Inoue
WriterHideo Oguni
ProducerMasao Shirai

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Escape from Hell isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Kazuo Inoue

Rentaro Mikuni
Rentaro Mikuni
Shinpei
Mariko Okada
Mariko Okada
Kumi
Keiji Sada
Keiji Sada
Yajuro
Takahiro Tamura
Takahiro Tamura
Yokouchi
Hiroyuki Nagato
Hiroyuki Nagato
Kojuro
Kiyoshi Atsumi
Kiyoshi Atsumi
Ichibei
Kō Nishimura
Kō Nishimura
Heiroku
Junzaburō Ban
Junzaburō Ban
Chojiro
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
Kisuke
Masahiko Tsugawa
Masahiko Tsugawa
Senta
Shinichirō Mikami
Shinichirō Mikami
Kichisuke
Seiji Miyaguchi
Seiji Miyaguchi
Usuke

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Escape from Hell — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Escape from Hell?

Escape from Hell isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Escape from Hell on Netflix?

No, Escape from Hell is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Escape from Hell on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Escape from Hell isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Escape from Hell for free?

Escape from Hell isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Escape from Hell?

Escape from Hell hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 17, 1963. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.