Movies Similar to Escape (1980)

A man finds himself in a brutal prison where inmates are forced to fight each other for the warden's amusement. He must fight to survive in this deadly environment.

Paris, early 1800s. François Vidocq, a notorious ex-convict, lives in hiding, haunted by his past. Following a difficult incident, he encounters the police chief and makes a risky choice: to turn the…

After a breakup, an American woman finds herself stranded in Tokyo. Seeking purpose, she begins training as a ramen chef under a strict Japanese master.

Sentenced to seven years for a post office robbery, a young man unexpectedly spends thirty years in solitary confinement. The isolation profoundly alters him, and his personality gradually gives way to an…

In post-war West Germany, a young prosecutor uncovers a vast plot to conceal the Nazi affiliations of influential people.

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In a quiet town, Grace King Bichon discovers her husband Eddie is unfaithful, setting off a chain of betrayal and self-discovery. Grace owns her father's riding stable and lives a predictable life…

This coming-of-age drama follows five teenagers who bond after confronting a predatory teacher's sexual harassment. United by their anger and resolve, the girls form a strong friendship as they navigate high school.…

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A highly skilled special agent is assigned to protect a powerful businessman. When the businessman is suddenly kidnapped in a carefully planned operation, the agent teams up with a determined detective to…

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Early in World War II, the German battleship Bismarck and the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen attempt a dangerous escape, aiming to evade British forces and disrupt crucial shipping routes. These powerful ships…

Set in the late 1920s, the story centers on Albert Fish, a man who presents himself as a devoted father and grandfather raising his children alone after his wife leaves. However, he…

A British criminal is unexpectedly sent to a Romanian orphanage as punishment. Surrounded by vulnerable children and adjusting to a strict environment, he uncovers hidden secrets within the institution. While facing these…

Whitney Wolfe demonstrates remarkable determination and cleverness as she navigates and succeeds in the predominantly male world of technology.

This is the true story of Oskar Schindler, a businessman who saved over a thousand Jewish lives during World War II. He provided them work in his factory, effectively shielding them from…

This film documents Sexy Zone's debut concert. It captures the energy and excitement of their first major performance as a group. The movie follows the band's journey to the stage and their…

Driven by greed, lawyer Li Qi becomes involved in a fraud case targeting deaf people, a path that causes him to disregard his own deaf family history in his pursuit of fame…

Eighty years ago, the calm sea was a scene of conflict. Soldiers fought on, longing for home, while their families prayed for their safe return. The film explores the untold stories within…

VMX favorite Dyessa Garcia guides viewers through a captivating look at AJ Raval, one of VMX's original stars, as she delivers her most memorable and daring performances.

D'Agostino follows a human clone abandoned on the shores of Santorini, Greece, after being left for dead during a transatlantic voyage from an Italian lab to America. The clone, intended for organ…

In these four episodes of the award-winning children's program, Scoop the Steam Shovel and Doozie the bright red bulldozer have all sorts of exciting and funny adventures. Join Scoop, Doozie, Axel the…

A new paramedic is trapped in an ambulance for 18 hours with a patient injured in a car crash, as they fight to find a hospital that will accept him.

Yu Aku was a prolific songwriter who created over 500 songs during his career. His work encompassed a diverse range of genres, from idol music and enka to folk songs and scores…

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The film follows Karin Stolpe's complicated relationship with her husband, Sven, and her intense love affair with Olof Lagercrantz, beginning in the 1930s. Over 70 years, it explores how passion, jealousy, and…

Palermo, Sicily, 1984. Investigative judge Giovanni Falcone teams up with Tommaso Buscetta, a former Mafia boss, to dismantle the powerful Corleone clan. The Corleones ruthlessly crush any opposition – criminals, police, judges,…

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