Escape from Pretoria (2020)
Imprisoned activists meticulously plan a daring escape from a brutal apartheid prison in 1978 South Africa.
South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.
How intense is Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Escape from Pretoria feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Escape from Pretoria
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Escape from Pretoria for you?
Is Escape from Pretoria scary?
No. Escape from Pretoria is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Escape from Pretoria gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Escape from Pretoria sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Escape from Pretoria OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria is streaming on Starz, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and YouTube (free).
Does Escape from Pretoria have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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