Now, before we get into the basics of how you can watch 'Escape from Alcatraz' right now, here are some notable highlights about the Paramount Pictures, Malpaso Productions drama flick. Escape from Alcatraz starring Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 53 min. The release date of the movie is June 22nd, 1979. The movie received a user score of 75/100 on TMDb, which represents input from reviews from 2,993 real users.
Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan."
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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Escape from Alcatraz' on each platform when they are available. 'Escape from Alcatraz' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, fuboTV, Apple TV, History Vault, Microsoft Store, Prime Video, Fandango At Home, MGM Plus, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , and Google Play Movies in the US.
'Escape from Alcatraz' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on June 22nd, 1979
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
March 9th, 1999
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