Movies and TvShows featuring "escape-from-prison" theme.

In the 1880s Arizona Territory, a widowed single father and Civil War veteran named Lucas McCain becomes known as The Rifleman due to his skills with a Winchester rifle. He uses his marksmanship to protect his town from outlaws and fight for justice, all while raising his young son. Set in the backdrop of the Old West, the series explores themes of family, honor, and the consequences of violence.

Andy Dufresne is wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. In prison, he forms a friendship with Red and helps fellow inmates. He perseveres through brutality, sexual assault, and corruption. Andy builds a library and launders money for the warden. He is hopeful for his release until his friend Tommy is killed to prevent his testimony. Andy confronts the warden and escapes to freedom.

Unshackle your laughing gas, put your ball and chain away, take a prison break and get ready to escape with the Daltons! The fab four are back! The Daltons will try every trick in the books to get out and then some: a maze of tunnels, explosives, hot air balloons and rain dances, and a whole cast of zany characters to help them get free ... or not! The only thing they don’t try using are their brains! But what they lack in intelligence, they sure make up for in willpower and imagination! The far west has never been crazier!

The Following is a crime drama TV show that follows FBI agent Ryan Hardy as he tracks down a notorious serial killer, Joe Carroll, and his cult of followers. With a combination of psychological horror, suspense, and mystery, the show explores themes of violence, murder investigation, and the lengths people will go to for power and control.

The Count of Monte Cristo was a 1956 ITC Entertainment/TPA television series adapted very loosely from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Sidney Marshall. It premiered in the UK in early 1956 and ran for 39 thirty-minute episodes. The first twelve episodes were filmed in the United States, at the Hal Roach studios, with the rest being filmed at ITC's traditional home of Elstree. A 5-disc DVD set containing all thirty-nine episodes was released by Network Studio on 12 April 2010. ITC produced a film based on the same source-material, The Count of Monte-Cristo, in 1975.

Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.

A charming thief named Edgin Darvis and his team of adventurers, including barbarian Holga Kilgore, sorcerer Simon Aumar, rogue con artist Forge Fitzwilliam, and Forge's acquaintance Sofina, embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic. However, their plans go dangerously awry when they are betrayed by their own allies. Now, they must rob Forge's vault and prove their innocence to Edgin's daughter, Kira, and resurrect Edgin's wife. Along the way, they face off against powerful enemies, navigate treacherous environments, and discover the true power of friendship and redemption.

Eddie Brock, a journalist, tries to revive his career by interviewing Cletus Kasady, a serial killer. However, the interview goes wrong, and Kasady becomes the host of the symbiote Carnage. He escapes from prison and wreaks havoc. Eddie must team up with his own symbiote, Venom, to stop Carnage before it's too late.

A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick. Over Gotham City airspace, two best friend pilots are transporting an insane amount of explosives. They are hijacked by The Joker and his minions. Across the city, Joker has set loose some of Gotham's most notorious criminals...

The Killing (2007) is a Nordic noir crime drama TV show that revolves around a detective's investigation of the murder of a teenage girl. As the investigation progresses, the detective uncovers a web of corruption, conspiracy, and personal secrets, leading to a suspenseful and thrilling journey.

In the present, a teenage girl reads a memoir about the Grand Budapest Hotel, a once-glorious establishment in a war-torn country. The story follows the hotel's lobby boy, Zero, and the eccentric concierge, Gustave, as they navigate a murder accusation, theft, and a chase with an assassin. Amidst the chaos, they uncover the truth and Gustave is proven innocent. The story ends with the hotel's decline and Zero's dedication to preserving its memory.

In Trolls World Tour, Poppy and Branch discover that there are six different troll tribes, each devoted to a different kind of music genre. When a member of hard-rock royalty tries to destroy all other music, Poppy and Branch must unite the trolls and save the diverse melodies of their world.

The mysterious disappearance of a girl brings together seven people from all different walks of life. They all have an intertwined connection to her disappearance in the most horrific, unfathomable, and despicable way. As money drives them to their greed, lies, and delirium, they face divine retribution as they struggle for their lives in a picturesque revenge. How far will they go to claim their innocence, and will anyone make it out alive?

After being thrown together in jail, a ragtag group of criminals must join forces to protect the universe from a powerful villain.

In Escape Plan 2: Hades, a security expert finds himself locked up in a high-tech prison and must use his skills to escape. He must navigate through dangerous inmates and overcome various obstacles to regain his freedom.

A police officer named John Spartan is brought out of cryogenic prison to chase down his dangerous enemy, Simon Phoenix. In a society where violence is outlawed, Spartan struggles to adapt while Phoenix wreaks havoc. Together with a rebellious group, Spartan fights to bring down a corrupt leader and restore order.

In 1960, convict Frank Morris enters Alcatraz, a prison believed to be inescapable. He forms friendships with other inmates and plans an escape with two brothers and another inmate. They dig a tunnel in their cells, create decoy heads, and make rafts. On the night of the planned escape, Charley panics and doesn't show up. Frank and the brothers manage to escape to the shore, but their fate remains unknown.

Paddington Bear is happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens when he comes across a beautifully animated pop-up book. He decides to save money and buy it for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, but the book gets stolen. Paddington is wrongfully accused and sent to prison, where he must rely on his wit and the help of his friends to clear his name and catch the real thief.

During World War II, Allied prisoners of war in a German camp plan a large-scale escape. The prisoners, with their diverse skills and experience, work together to dig tunnels, forge documents, and gather intelligence in their mission for freedom. As they face challenges and setbacks, their determination remains unwavering.

In Mechanic: Resurrection, Arthur Bishop is forced out of retirement when his life is threatened. To save the woman he loves, he must complete three impossible assassinations and make them look like accidents. With time running out, Bishop must use all his skills to outsmart his enemies and stay alive.