Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- claustrophobic
- grounded
- political thriller night
- true story drama night
What critics said
Critics found the film entertaining and notable as David Albala's directorial debut, praising its acting while noting that forced, overexposed dialogue can overshadow the drama.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Forty-nine political prisoners coordinate an escape through an eighteen-month tunnel project.
The prisoners work underground and remain under constant threat of discovery inside a prison.
The central prisoners are held for political reasons and organize collectively against imprisonment.
The tunnel requires eighteen months of coordinated labor, secrecy, and practical preparation.
Films like Pacto de Fuga, and why
The Great Escape
shared prison-break mechanics, political imprisonment, escalating suspense, and true-event dramatization
A Man Escaped
shared claustrophobic confinement, meticulous escape planning, and tense ensemble drama
Escape from Pretoria
shared political prisoners, underground escape strategy, and resistance-centered thriller tension
Movie Details
- Director
- David Albala
- Release Date
- 2020-01-23
- Runtime
- 138 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (115)
Cast
- Benjamín Vicuña
- Roberto Farías
- Amparo Noguera
- Francisca Gavilán
- Patricio Contreras
- Eusebio Arenas
- Mateo Iribarren
- Willy Semler
- Diego Ruiz
- Víctor Montero
Common questions
- What is Pacto de Fuga about?
- A Chilean political prison-break drama follows 49 inmates who spend 18 months secretly digging their way toward freedom.
- What is Pacto de Fuga like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pacto de Fuga as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pacto de Fuga violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Pacto de Fuga as moderate.
- What did critics think of Pacto de Fuga?
- Critics found the film entertaining and notable as David Albala's directorial debut, praising its acting while noting that forced, overexposed dialogue can overshadow the drama.
- Which films are like Pacto de Fuga?
- Films with a similar feel include The Great Escape, A Man Escaped, and Escape from Pretoria.
- How long is Pacto de Fuga?
- Pacto de Fuga runs 138 minutes.
