Escape at Dannemora (2018)
A gripping true-crime miniseries about a shocking 2015 prison break, a dangerous love triangle, and one of the most dramatic manhunts in recent American history.
Escape at Dannemora - Series Information
- Original Title: Escape at Dannemora
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Brett Johnson, Michael Tolkin
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (75 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 7
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: November 18, 2018 (United States - TV-MA), November 18, 2018 (Canada - 18+), November 18, 2018 (United Kingdom - 15), November 18, 2018 (Germany - 18), November 18, 2018 (France - 18), November 18, 2018 (Australia - MA15+), November 18, 2018 (Brazil - 14), November 18, 2018 (Mexico - A), November 18, 2018 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: Showtime
- Alternative Titles: エスケープ・アット・ダンネモラ (JP), Fuga en Dannemora (MX), Escape at Clinton Correctional (US), Побег из тюрьмы Даннемора (RU), הבריחה מדאנמורה (IL)
- Production Companies: Michael De Luca Productions, Red Hour, Showtime Networks
- Production Countries: United States of America
Escape at Dannemora - Plot
The stranger-than-fiction account of a prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015, which spawned a massive manhunt for two convicted murderers who were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled.
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Escape at Dannemora - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Brett Johnson
- Michael Tolkin
Main Cast
- Benicio del Toro
- Paul Dano
- Patricia Arquette
- Eric Lange
- David Morse
- Bonnie Hunt
- Gregory Dann
- Daniel Johnson
- Dominic Colón
- Jeremy Bobb
Writers
- Brett Johnson
- Michael Tolkin
- Jerry Stahl
Executive Producers
- Ben Stiller
- Michael Tolkin
- Michael De Luca
- Brett Johnson
- Nicholas Weinstock
Escape at Dannemora - FAQs
Is Escape at Dannemora based on a true story?
Absolutely. The miniseries dramatizes the real 2015 escape of convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York. Prison employee Joyce Mitchell, who had romantic entanglements with both men, helped them break out, triggering a three-week manhunt across upstate New York.
What happened to Richard Matt and David Sweat after the escape?
Richard Matt was shot and killed by law enforcement on June 26, 2015, roughly three weeks after the escape. David Sweat was captured two days later after being shot and wounded near the Canadian border. He survived and was returned to prison, where he remains incarcerated.
Where can you stream Escape at Dannemora?
Escape at Dannemora is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and through Paramount+ channels on Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku. It can also be purchased or rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Did Patricia Arquette win awards for Escape at Dannemora?
Patricia Arquette won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or TV Movie for her role as Joyce Mitchell. She also won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, among other accolades.
Who directed Escape at Dannemora?
Ben Stiller directed all seven episodes of the miniseries, marking a significant departure from his comedic work. His meticulous, slow-burn approach earned widespread critical praise and won him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special.
What is the content rating for Escape at Dannemora?
Escape at Dannemora is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong language, sexual content, and depictions of violence consistent with its gritty, realistic portrayal of prison life and the events surrounding the 2015 escape.
How many episodes does Escape at Dannemora have?
The miniseries consists of 7 episodes, all part of a single season. Each episode runs approximately 75 minutes, giving the story a cinematic, unhurried pace that allows for deep character development and an immersive recreation of the real-life events.
Is Escape at Dannemora worth watching?
Widely regarded as one of the finest limited series of its era, Escape at Dannemora earned rave reviews for its performances, direction, and atmospheric tension. Patricia Arquette's transformative turn as Joyce Mitchell is alone worth the watch, and Ben Stiller's direction keeps every episode riveting from start to finish.
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