# Where to watch Escape from Pretoria (2020) in the UK

> Escape from Pretoria (2020) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and MovieMe or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2020  
**Runtime:** 102 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.2/10  
**Genres:** Drama, History, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T11:41:11.086Z)  

## Synopsis

South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Escape%20from%20Pretoria)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Escape%20from%20Pretoria)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Escape%20from%20Pretoria)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Escape%20from%20Pretoria)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Escape%20from%20Pretoria&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Escape%20from%20Pretoria)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Escape%20from%20Pretoria+film)
- [MovieMe](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/502425-escape-from-pretoria/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Escape%20from%20Pretoria)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Escape%20from%20Pretoria)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Escape%20from%20Pretoria&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Escape%20from%20Pretoria)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Escape%20from%20Pretoria+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Escape from Pretoria in the UK?**

Escape from Pretoria (2020) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Escape from Pretoria?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and MovieMe so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Escape from Pretoria?**

Yes. Escape from Pretoria can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Escape from Pretoria on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Escape from Pretoria is currently included with: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/502425/escape-from-pretoria-2020
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/8GGS0jkFFCnmdStvZED6NL6V7gd.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/502425/escape-from-pretoria-2020.json

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