A Prison Break Masterclass with a Twist
The Irony of the Escape Artist
Imagine being an escape artist so good that you can break free from any prison—except the one you're thrown into without any heads-up. That's exactly what happens to Ray Breslin (played by Sylvester Stallone), a structural-security authority who finds himself incarcerated in a high-tech facility called "The Tomb." It's the escape artist's worst nightmare: a prison designed to be inescapable. The film turns the prison-break genre into a brain-twisting Rubik's Cube, and Breslin teams up with fellow inmate Emil Rottmayer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to do the twisting. It's a bit like asking Houdini to escape from a lock he's never seen before.
Not Just Muscles, but Brainpower
"Escape Plan" cleverly circumvents expectations by not relying solely on the beefcake bravado of its two leading action stars. The film weaves in elements of mystery and suspense, asking its characters—and its audience—to think their way out of the puzzle. If you enjoy feeling like the detective and the fugitive simultaneously, then this is your playground.
Where to Watch "Escape Plan"
United States
There are currently no streaming offers in the US.
State-side, you can flex your escape-artist muscles by streaming the movie on fuboTV. And for those of you wanting to lock this flick down for good, you've got a whole list of options like Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Google Play Movies, among many others.
Australia
There are currently no streaming offers in the AU.
Australians, you've hit the streaming jackpot with Amazon Prime Video, Stan, and Starz Play Amazon Channel. It's like having a smorgasbord of escape routes!
United Kingdom
There are currently no streaming offers in the GB.
For the Brits who love a good caper, you're spoilt for choice with streaming options like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, and Now TV Cinema. Who needs the Crown Jewels when you've got this?
Germany
There are currently no streaming offers in the DE.
If you're in Deutschland, you can strategize your breakout with MagentaTV or the Filmtastic channels. Plus, the buy options are just as abundant as your famed autobahns.
Brazil
There are currently no streaming offers in the BR.
Brazilian fans, you're living in a carnival of streaming choices—Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Globoplay, Telecine Play, and even more. It's a Samba dance of entertainment!
Spain
There are currently no streaming offers in the ES.
If you're in Spain, your siesta can be action-packed with options like Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus, and the MGM Amazon Channel.
France
There are currently no streaming offers in the FR.
French fans, the bad news is there's no direct streaming option. The good news? You can buy it from just about anywhere: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, and a whole lot more.
Canada
There are currently no streaming offers in the CA.
Oh Canada, your streaming abundance is truly the North Star. Options include Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, among others.
The High-Stakes Gamble
"Escape Plan" is a high-stakes game of chess where every move could either lead you to freedom or a checkmate you can't escape. With layers of puzzles, betrayals, and action sequences, it keeps you hanging until the last minute, like a suspenseful game of Jenga where every piece you remove raises the stakes.
Parting Shots
If you've ever wondered how to turn a 'been there, done that' genre into something fresh and invigorating, "Escape Plan" offers the blueprint. With an amalgam of muscle and mind, the movie gives us a prison escape plot we didn't know we needed but can't help enjoy. After all, who can resist a good escape story? Especially when breaking free involves not just brawn, but also a lot of brains. So sit back, and let yourself get caught up in "Escape Plan"—breaking free has never been this entertaining.