---
title: "Escape Plan"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/escape-plan-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 107846
imdb_id: "tt1211956"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 5645
content_rating: "R"
---

# Escape Plan (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/escape-plan-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Escape Plan" features a character who is the world's foremost authority on structural security. This character has analyzed every high security prison and learned a vast array of survival skills, which he uses to design escape-proof prisons. His skills are then put to the test when he is framed and incarcerated in one of the prisons he designed himself. The character must now use his abilities to escape and uncover the truth behind his imprisonment. The story revolves around his attempts to escape and find the person responsible for putting him behind bars. The film's plot centers on the character's survival skills and his determination to escape from a highly secure prison.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An expert on structural security must escape from a master prison he designed himself."

### Why Watch
- Features a battle of wits within a high security prison
- Stars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves a grim premise of being framed and incarcerated
- Tone & Suitability: Contains action violence and thrilling prison settings.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, YouTube TV | Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium | Rakuten TV, ITVX, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mikael Håfström
- **Networks / Studios**: Knightsbridge Entertainment, Summit Entertainment, Atmosphere Entertainment MM

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sylvester Stallone** as *Ray Breslin*
- **Arnold Schwarzenegger** as *Emil Rottmayer*
- **Jim Caviezel** as *Willard Hobbes*
- **50 Cent** as *Hush*
- **Sam Neill** as *Dr. Kyrie*
- **Vinnie Jones** as *Drake*
- **Faran Tahir** as *Javed*
- **Vincent D'Onofrio** as *Lester Clark*
- **Amy Ryan** as *Abigail Ross*
- **Graham Beckel** as *Brims*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character of Escape Plan?
The main character is Ray Breslin, the world's foremost authority on structural security.

### Q: What is Ray Breslin's profession?
He analyzes high security prisons and designs escape-proof facilities.

### Q: What happens to Ray Breslin in the film?
He is framed and incarcerated in a master prison he designed himself.

### Q: What is Ray Breslin's goal after being locked up?
He needs to escape and find the person who put him behind bars.

### Q: When was Escape Plan released in the US?
It was released on 10/18/2013.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*