Escape from Pretoria
2020 · Movie · PG-13 · 102 min · ★ 7.2 · 65% critics
In late-1970s South Africa, two anti-apartheid activists are jailed by the regime and forced to endure harsh prison life. Refusing to give in, they begin a meticulous plan to break out, turning everyday routines into a tense fight for freedom.
Based on Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison
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Details
- Years
- 2020
- Release date
- 2020-03-06
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Critic score
- 65/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (1,492 votes)
About
If you like grounded prison-break stories with real-history stakes, this is a solid watch, especially if Catch a Fire or 22 July worked for you; Not for you if you want nonstop action or rich character backstory.
Pros: tense prison-break setup; grounded true-story feel; strong lead performances | Cons: slow opening stretch; limited character depth; uneven suspense
Themes
- based on novel or book
- 1970s
- political activism
- apartheid
- anc (african national congress)
- based on true story
- racism
- prison break
- anti-racism
- political persecution
- pretoria, south africa
Awards & recognition
- AACTA Award — Best Cinematography · 2020 · nominated
Cast & crew
Daniel Radcliffe
as Tim Jenkin
Daniel Webber
as Stephen Lee
Ian Hart
as Denis Goldberg
Mark Leonard Winter
as Leonard
Nathan Page
as Mongo
Grant Piro
as Schnepel
- LF
Len Firth
as Vermeulen
- LA
Lliam Amor
as Kitson
Adam Tuominen
as Jeremy
- PO
PJ Oaten
as Rabkin
Directed by Francis Annan