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UpdatedNovember 05, 2025
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GenreThriller
The Escapist
The Escapist is a 2008 drama thriller film featuring an ensemble cast including Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, and Damian Lewis. Directed by Rupert Wyatt, the film premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim. It follows Frank Perry, a convict who, upon learning of his daughter's dire condition, resolves to escape from prison. Assembling a group of dissimilar inmates, Perry devises an intricate plan to break free from their confined lives.
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