Where to watch The Escape Artist in United States
The Escape Artist is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 30 September 2026.
About The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist is a 1982 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Caleb Deschanel, starring Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal and Desi Arnaz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Escape Artist in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Escape Artist trailer
Overview
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
Top cast
Raúl Juliá
Stu Quiñones
Griffin O'Neal
Danny Masters
Desi Arnaz
Mayor Leon Quiñones
Teri Garr
Arlene
Joan Hackett
Aunt Sibyl
Gabriel Dell
Uncle Burke
John P. Ryan
Vernon
E. G. Daily
Sandra
M. Emmet Walsh
Fritz
Jackie Coogan
Magic Shop Owner
Hal Williams
Cop at Mayor's Office
Helen Page Camp
Neighbor
David Clennon
Newspaper Editor
Harry Caesar
Sax Player
Huntz Hall
Turnkey
Harry Anderson
Harry Masters
George Brengel
Water Commissioner
Carlin Glynn
Treasurer's Secretary
Isabel Cooley
Secretary at Newspaper Office
Tom Signorelli
Mailbox Cop
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Escape Artist in United States?+
In United States, The Escape Artist is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Escape Artist on Netflix?+
The Escape Artist is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is The Escape Artist?+
The Escape Artist has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who stars in The Escape Artist?+
The Escape Artist stars Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz, Teri Garr and Joan Hackett.
When did The Escape Artist come out?+
The Escape Artist is a 1982 movie directed by Caleb Deschanel.
What genre is The Escape Artist?+
The Escape Artist is Comedy, Crime and Drama film.
Who directed The Escape Artist?+
The Escape Artist was directed by Caleb Deschanel.
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