Escape from Sobibor (1987)
Kernel Score: 80% · 202 ratings
Genres: Drama, Thriller, War, TV Movie
Released: 1987-04-12
Runtime: 169 minutes
Where to watch Escape from Sobibor
- Stream: FlixFling, Artiflix
- Free with ads: FlixHouse, Darkroom, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex
- Rent: Fandango At Home, FlixFling, MovieMe
- Buy: Fandango At Home, FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The true story of WWII's notorious Sobibor Nazi death camp, where a courageous inmate orchestrates and leads the escape of over 300 prisoners.
Escape from Sobibor parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Escape from Sobibor is an unrated true-story war drama depicting a Nazi concentration camp and a courageous prisoner escape.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — The film depicts brutal conditions at a Nazi death camp, including hard labor, starvation, and violence, as indicated by keywords like 'brutality' and 'baby killer.'
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jack Gold
Cast
- Alan Arkin as Leon Feldhendler
- Joanna Pacula as Luka
- Rutger Hauer as Alexander 'Sasha' Pechersky
- Hartmut Becker as Hauptscharführer Gustav Wagner
- Jack Shepherd as Itzhak Lichtman
- Emil Wolk as Samuel
- Simon Gregor as Shlomo
- Linal Haft as Oberkapo Porchek
- Jason Norman as Toivi Blatt
- Robert Gwilym as Chaim Engel
Escape from Sobibor FAQ
Is Escape from Sobibor good?
Escape from Sobibor has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 202 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Escape from Sobibor?
In the US you can stream Escape from Sobibor on FlixFling and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Darkroom, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and Plex and rent it from Fandango At Home, FlixFling and MovieMe.
Is Escape from Sobibor OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Escape from Sobibor is an unrated true-story war drama depicting a Nazi concentration camp and a courageous prisoner escape.
What movies are like Escape from Sobibor?
If you liked Escape from Sobibor, try Sophie's Choice, Schindler's List, Dead Man's Shoes and Casualties of War.