---
title: "Inescapable"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/inescapable-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 121676
imdb_id: "tt1844203"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 65
content_rating: "R"
---

# Inescapable (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/inescapable-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Inescapable is a 2012 Canadian political thriller film written and directed by Ruba Nadda. The film features a cast that includes Alexander Siddig, Marisa Tomei, Joshua Jackson, and Oded Fehr. The story follows Adib Abdel Kareem, a man who left Damascus under suspicious circumstances twenty-five years earlier. Formerly a promising officer in the Syrian military police, Adib abandoned his life in Syria, including his love, Fatima, to start over in Canada. His past resurfaces when his daughter, Muna, a photographer, suddenly disappears while in Damascus. To locate her, Adib must return to the city he once fled. He teams up with a Canadian emissary to navigate the dangerous environment and confront the turmoil he previously left behind. As he searches for Muna, Adib becomes embroiled in a high-stakes chase that forces him to face the consequences of his history. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes, was released in the United States on February 22, 2013, and is classified within the thriller and romance genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Pluto TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | CosmoGo, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ruba Nadda
- **Networks / Studios**: Myriad Pictures, Alliance Films, IFC Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alexander Siddig** as *Adib*
- **Joshua Jackson** as *Paul*
- **Marisa Tomei** as *Fatima*
- **Oded Fehr** as *Sayid*
- **Saad Siddiqui** as *Halim*
- **Fadia Nadda** as *Lingerie Girl*
- **Bonnie Lee Bouman** as *Emily*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Inescapable online?
Inescapable is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Inescapable worth watching?
Inescapable holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 65 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Inescapable and when was it released?
Inescapable is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Inescapable?
Inescapable was directed by Ruba Nadda.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Inescapable — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121676)
- [Inescapable (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inescapable_(film))
- [Inescapable (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121676-inescapable/cast)
- [Inescapable (2012) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1844203/)

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