Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Escape

If you loved The Escape, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Serial Killers: The Real Life Hannibal Lecters

Serial Killers: The Real Life Hannibal Lecters

2001★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Escape for fans of Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

This documentary examines a selection of real life serial killers and compares them to the fictional Hannibal Lecter....

#2
A Mom for Christmas

A Mom for Christmas

1990★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Escape for fans of TV Movie. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A department store mannequin comes to life during the holiday season for a motherless little girl who wishes she had a mom for Christmas, and proceeds to charm her hard-working dad...

#3
The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

2002★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Escape for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Littlefoot befriends with a mysterious, fun-loving dolphin-like creature named Mo, who is trapped in "new water" caused by heavy rain. The gang then goes on an adventure to the "bi...

#4
The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo's Child

2011★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Escape for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores the deep dark wood in search of ...

#5
The Work Wife

The Work Wife

2018★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Escape for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After a tense few months following a miscarriage and an unemployment spell, things are finally looking up for Sean and Lisa Miller when Sean lands his dream job at an advertising f...

#6
What's New, Scooby-Doo? Vol. 1: Space Ape at the Cape

What's New, Scooby-Doo? Vol. 1: Space Ape at the Cape

2003★ 9.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Escape for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When the contestants at a way-cool snowboarding contest are suspiciously sidelined, Scooby-Doo and the kids investigate - and discover the chilling fact that There's No Creature Li...