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Escape

7.320241h 36mMovieActionDramaThriller

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
WritersKim Woo-geun·Kwon Sung-hui
ProducersHong Jeong-in·Park Un-kyoung

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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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Hi-YAH in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Escape on Netflix?

No, Escape is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.

Is Escape on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Escape is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Escape for free?

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