HollyFlixHD
Home > Movies > Action > The Escapist (2002)
The Escapist 2002 movie scene
The Escapist 2002 official movie poster

The Escapist (2002)

He can escape from anything... except his past.

TMDB 5.81h 28mActionThrillerDramaCrime
Find Where to Stream

Plot Summary

Denis Hopkins, a pilot, lives with his pregnant wife Valerie and has a comfortable lifestyle. When a gang of criminals led by the sadistic Ricky Barnes breaks into his home, he offers whatever the criminals want to protect his wife and unborn child, but the evil Ricky kills Valerie anyway. Their baby is saved, and later Barnes is arrested and sentenced to life in the maximum security prison, Sullen Voe. Denis fakes his own suicide, then assaults a police car in order to get himself arrested and sent to prison with the intention of tracking down and killing Ricky Barnes. He does not reveal his true name and is called John "What" by the prisoners and guards. Denis escapes from successive prisons, forcing his eventual transfer to Sullen Voe. When he reaches his objective, Ricky Barnes schedules a confrontation, but things do not quite turn out the way Denis had expected.

Our Take

Expert, independent review by the HollyFlixHD Editorial Team

Editorial Team Reviewing...

Analyzing cinematography, narrative pacing, and lead performances for The Escapist. Writing review...

Full Cast & Characters

Jonny Lee Miller as Denis Hopkins in The Escapist 2002

Jonny Lee Miller

Denis Hopkins

Gary Lewis as Ron in The Escapist 2002

Gary Lewis

Ron

Jodhi May as Christine in The Escapist 2002

Jodhi May

Christine

Andy Serkis as Ricky Barnes in The Escapist 2002

Andy Serkis

Ricky Barnes

Paloma Baeza as Valerie Hopkins in The Escapist 2002

Paloma Baeza

Valerie Hopkins

Vas Blackwood as Vin in The Escapist 2002

Vas Blackwood

Vin

Philip Barantini as Joey in The Escapist 2002

Philip Barantini

Joey

Allen Leech as Policeman 1 (Smashed Car) in The Escapist 2002

Allen Leech

Policeman 1 (Smashed Car)

Director & Crew

Gillies MacKinnon

Director

Where to Watch The Escapist Online

You can currently stream The Escapist online or watch it in HD via the link below.

Find The Escapist Streaming

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Escapist online?

The Escapist (2002) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.

What is the TMDB rating of The Escapist?

It has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 26 votes.

Who directed The Escapist?

The Escapist was directed by Gillies MacKinnon and released in 2002.

How long is The Escapist?

The Escapist has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes.

Movie Details

Release Date
2002-04-12
Status
Released