Added to Netflix on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 In 1978, Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, white South Africans and anti-apartheid activists, are arrested and imprisoned in Pretoria Prison. Despite discouragement, they plan an escape with fellow prisoner Leonard Fontaine, crafting wooden keys for their cells and other locks. Their daring escape involves evading guards and utilizing a power outage for cover, finally fleeing Pretoria with the help of a taxi. This act further fuels their commitment to the anti-apartheid cause, leading to their eventual pardoning in 1991, a year before apartheid’s end.
Length: 1h 46m
Genre: Thriller, Drama, History
This Title is: A gripping tale of resilience and determination
Escape from Pretoria is New, and streaming on Netflix in Canada!
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Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Daniel Webber
- Ian Hart
- Mark Leonard Winter
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG-13
Contains some disturbing material related to the prison environment and themes of apartheid.
Trivia
- Based on a true story from the apartheid era in South Africa.
- Features wooden keys crafted by prisoners to escape.
- Filmed in Adelaide, South Australia, to replicate Pretoria.
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Escape from Pretoria delivers a tense and immersive experience, grounded by strong performances, particularly from Daniel Radcliffe. While the film succeeds in creating suspenseful moments, some critics note a lack of depth in exploring the broader context of apartheid. However, the detailed portrayal of the escape plan and the prisoners’ ingenuity provides a captivating watch. Despite its few shortcomings, the film presents a thrilling narrative that keeps the audience engaged till the very end.
Critic Scores
Escape from Pretoria has received a great review by the critics
