No Escape

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No Escape

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2015

1h 43m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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American businessman Jack Dwyer, wife Annie and their two young daughters arrive in Southeast Asia to begin a new life. As his company plans to improve the region's water quality, the family quickly learns that they're right in the middle of a political uprising. Armed rebels attack the hotel where they're staying, ordered to kill any foreigners that they encounter. Amid the chaos, Jack must find a way to save himself and his loved ones from the violence erupting all around them.

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Critics Consensus

No Escape's talented cast and taut B-movie thrills are unfortunately offset by its one-dimensional characters and uncomfortably retrograde worldview.

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

Dec 30, 2015

No Escape takes the casual xenophobia of something like Taken, crossbreeds it with something altogether more noxious, then asks us to kick back and enjoy the ride. We don't. We can't. And the ride isn't that great to begin with.

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Alan Scherstuhl

Village Voice

Dec 30, 2015

No Escape is as accomplished as it is vicious.

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Sep 7, 2015

2/5

The nice-westerners-v-murderous-foreigners vibe ... blossoms into shrieking xenophobia.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 23, 2025

1/5

"No Escape," the rudderless and violent thriller, can't muster a strong political statement to back up what it's selling. This is a horror film disguised as an expat drama.

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Denise Pieniazek

A Sala Llena (Argentina)

Jan 14, 2024

4/10

This action drama, although it has a basic and predictable script, manages through editing and the dosage of intrigue to keep the viewer interested at all times...

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 24, 2022

4/5

“No Escape” makes it easy to overlook its shortcomings because you’ll be so fiercely absorbed in the next stressful encounter.

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Cinema S

@cinema_sensei Aug 21, 2026

A tense survival thriller that wastes little time putting its characters in danger. The atmosphere, escalating violence, and constant sense of being trapped make it surprisingly gripping. The performances are solid, though some character decisions feel frustratingly predictable and the story isn't especially deep. Still, the pacing and tension make it an entertaining one-time watch.

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Ibrick T

@Ibrick Jul 31, 2026

It's a fairly predictable storyline with a few surprises along the way. But the cast and action scenes keep it entertaining

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Suhoo W

@RT89811998 Jul 16, 2026

Dont mind the review. theres no xenophobia here. people are just overly karen. imo this is by far the best thriller drama movie ive ever scene. none has done this for so long and still is the best one out here among the slop release of these big entertainment labels this days. the last time ive watched this was when i was a kid and i still remember the whole plot vividly , can guarantee you it is that good.

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Tania E

@Denise7778 Jun 29, 2026

LOVED THIS MOVIE!!! It goes from 0-100 fast. It kept my whole family entertained the entire time! I dont understand all of the negative reviews.

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E J

@RT98999737 May 31, 2026

Cannot stand movies when people let multiple other get injured/die just to protect/help them. Their eldest daughter was also incredibly annoying.

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Joseph L

@Joseph504 May 26, 2026

Don't get all the bad reviews. It is far better than most the slop that comes out these days.

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Synopsis

American businessman Jack Dwyer, wife Annie and their two young daughters arrive in Southeast Asia to begin a new life. As his company plans to improve the region's water quality, the family quickly learns that they're right in the middle of a political uprising. Armed rebels attack the hotel where they're staying, ordered to kill any foreigners that they encounter. Amid the chaos, Jack must find a way to save himself and his loved ones from the violence erupting all around them.

Director: John Erick Dowdle
Producer: Drew Dowdle, Michel Litvak, David Lancaster
Screenwriter: John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Bold Films, Brothers Dowdle, Living Films
Rating: R (Strong Violence Throughout|Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 26, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $27.3M
Runtime: 1h 43m

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