Is Escape from Pretoria scary?

MyCinema has not rated Escape from Pretoria for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, history, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Escape from Pretoria in the US?

Escape from Pretoria streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, and 3 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Escape from Pretoria?

Escape from Pretoria runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Is Escape from Pretoria suitable for kids?

Escape from Pretoria is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20201h 42mDrama / History / Thriller

Escape from Pretoria

Name: Escape from Pretoria
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Released: 2020-03-06
Duration: 102 min

Survival is key

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,550 votes

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Availability in the US

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Escape from Pretoria at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 42m

At 1h 42m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · History · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, history, and thriller.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 9 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,550 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Escape from Pretoria tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 42m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,550 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Escape from Pretoria

Is Escape from Pretoria scary?: MyCinema has not rated Escape from Pretoria for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, history, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Escape from Pretoria in the US?: Escape from Pretoria streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, and 3 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Escape from Pretoria?: Escape from Pretoria runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Is Escape from Pretoria suitable for kids?: Escape from Pretoria is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.