Escape from Alcatraz (movie 1979) - Where to Watch & Attention

Q: Where can I watch "Escape from Alcatraz" online?

You can currently stream "Escape from Alcatraz" on MGM Plus, fuboTV, History Vault, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and more. You can watch with ads on YouTube Free. To rent, check Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube. To buy, visit Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Q: Which streaming service has "Escape from Alcatraz"?

"Escape from Alcatraz" is available on MGM Plus, fuboTV, History Vault, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and more. You can also rent it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home.

Q: Where can I stream "Escape from Alcatraz" for free?

You can watch "Escape from Alcatraz" for free on YouTube Free.

Q: Where can I rent or buy "Escape from Alcatraz" digitally?

You can rent "Escape from Alcatraz" on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Q: Is "Escape from Alcatraz" based on a true story?

Yes, "Escape from Alcatraz" is based on a true story.

Q: What sub-genres does "Escape from Alcatraz" belong to?

The Movie has the following sub-genres: 1960s, alcatraz prison, apologetic, assertive, based on novel or book, based on true story, defiant, escape, escape plan, island, prison, prison escape, prison warden, san francisco, california.

Q: What is the rating of "Escape from Alcatraz"?

The Movie is rated 7.5/10 on IMDb (166,739 votes), 75% on TMDB (3,032 votes), 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76/100 on Metacritic.

Q: When was "Escape from Alcatraz" released?

The Movie was released on June 22, 1979.

Q: What was the budget of "Escape from Alcatraz"?

The movie had a budget of $8,000,000.

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Drama Thriller

6+•Jun 22, 1979•USA•1h 53m

Director: Don Siegel

Budget: 8 000 000 $•Domestic: 43 000 000 $•Foreign: 4 381 $

Language English

W2TCH 81% Good

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Budget:	8 000 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA):	43 000 000 $
Foreign Box Office:	4 381 $
Worldwide Box Office:	43 004 381 $
Profit:	+35 004 381 $
Country:	USA
Age rating:	6+
MPAA rating:	PG
W2TCH Rating:	81% Good
Length:	1 h 53 min