The Best Movies About Making An Escape

Voting Rules

Only movies that feature an escpae plan, be it from prisoner or any type of captivity.

Ever wanted to get away or escape? The best movies about making an escape go beyond prison escape films, even though they're prominently featured on this list. The Next Three Days is all about Rusell Crowe's character planning how to break his wife out of prison. There are also broader interpretations of movies about making an escape such as John Carpenter's Escape from New York. With so many great classic and new movies about making an escape plan, it's hard to pick the film that deserves the top spot. That's where you and your votes can help.

Vote up your favorite movies with great “making an escape” sequences. Maybe you're plotting an escape of your own or you're just looking for a good thriller or comedy, this list has got you covered. Thanks to great streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+ you stream most of these movies right now.

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