Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Graphic
- tense
- bleak
- visceral
- intense movie night
- survival thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a visually striking and energetic survival chase elevated by strong performances despite its simple premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Signe is taken hostage, recognizes the threat awaiting her, and initiates a dangerous flight to survive.
The chase unfolds across a desolate mountain pass and picturesque but perilous natural landscapes.
The film is described as a simple-focused, adrenaline-fueled survival tale whose raw energy drives the experience.
The story begins a decade after the Black Plague has ravaged the lands, leaving families searching for safer habitation.
Films like Escape, and why
The Hunger Games
female-led survival thriller driven by relentless pursuit, wilderness danger, and raw physical intensity
The Revenant
historical survival drama featuring a young woman escaping violent captivity across hostile landscapes
The Nightingale
tense female-centered escape narrative with stark natural settings and uncompromising violence
Movie Details
- Director
- Roar Uthaug
- Release Date
- 2012-09-28
- Runtime
- 76 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (149)
Cast
- Isabel Christine Andreasen
- Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
- Kristian Espedal
- Hallvard Holmen
- Bjørn Moan
- Milla Olin
- Iren Reppen
- Eirik Holden Rotheim
- Hans Jacob Sand
- Tobias Santelmann
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Escape about?
- After the Black Plague, a young woman’s escape from a brutal mountain camp becomes a merciless fight across medieval Norway.
- What is Escape like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Escape as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Escape violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Escape as graphic.
- What did critics think of Escape?
- Critics broadly found the film a visually striking and energetic survival chase elevated by strong performances despite its simple premise.
- Which films are like Escape?
- Films with a similar feel include The Hunger Games, The Revenant, and The Nightingale.
- How long is Escape?
- Escape runs 76 minutes.
- Where can I watch Escape?
- In United States, Escape is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
