Escape from Pretoria
South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.
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Frequently asked questions about Escape from Pretoria
Where can I watch Escape from Pretoria in the United States?
Escape from Pretoria is available to stream on Philo, Starz, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Escape from Pretoria for free?
Escape from Pretoria streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 6.8 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 68 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria stars Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Webber, Ian Hart, Mark Leonard Winter, and Nathan Page. Francis Annan is the director.
How long is Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
When did Escape from Pretoria come out?
Escape from Pretoria was released on March 6, 2020.
Which studio made Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria was produced by MEP Capital, Momentum Pictures, and Hamilton Entertainment in Australia, Canada, and South Africa.
How much did Escape from Pretoria make at the box office?
Escape from Pretoria grossed $2,431,995 worldwide.
What languages is Escape from Pretoria in?
Escape from Pretoria is in English and French, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.