Those looking for a tense thriller to get their teeth stuck into can now stream Daniel Radcliffe's Escape from Pretoria for free09:29, 27 Jun 2026Updated 09:29, 27 Jun 2026Daniel Radcliffe's gripping thriller Escape from Pretoria is now available to stream for free.‌Released in 2020, the acclaimed true-story drama stars the Harry Potter actor as Tim Jenkin, a South African anti-apartheid activist who was imprisoned for his political activities. Inspired by Jenkin's memoir Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison, the story follows his remarkable plan to break out of Pretoria Prison alongside two fellow inmates after being handed a 12-year sentence.‌The edge-of-your-seat thriller is directed by Francis Annan, who also co-wrote the screenplay with L.H. Adams. Since its release, the film has received praise for its suspenseful storytelling and Radcliffe's compelling performance.‌Reviewing the film, The Sun described it as "unbearably tense", comparing it to Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning thriller Argo and praising its stylish direction.Meanwhile, MovieWeb highlighted its fast-paced action and nail-biting sequences, saying the film features several "hold your breath" moments while applauding Radcliffe for continuing to take on ambitious and challenging roles.‌Eye for Film also praised the movie, calling it a tense thriller that offers more than just excitement. The review noted that it shines a light on the lasting impact of apartheid while telling an extraordinary true story.Alongside Daniel Radcliffe, Escape from Pretoria features a strong supporting cast. Daniel Webber stars as Stephen Lee, while Ian Hart takes on the role of anti-apartheid activist Denis Goldberg. Mark Leonard Winter appears as Leonard Fontaine, with Nathan Page playing Mongo and Grant Piro portraying Captain Schnepel.‌Following its recent broadcast on Film4, Escape from Pretoria is now available to stream free on Channel 4 with adverts, as reported by Digital Spy.Those who prefer an uninterrupted viewing experience can subscribe to Channel 4+, which offers ad-free streaming and includes a seven-day free trial. The film is also available to watch on Netflix.If you're looking for more of Daniel Radcliffe's work, Prime Video has plenty to choose from. Among the titles available is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, in which the actor transforms into the legendary parody musician "Weird Al" Yankovic.‌For something much darker, there's the 2016 thriller Imperium, which stars Radcliffe as an FBI agent who infiltrates a violent white supremacist group while working undercover.Viewers can also stream the action-comedy Guns Akimbo, where Radcliffe plays an ordinary computer programmer forced to fight for survival in a deadly underground competition.Article continues belowEscape from Pretoria is available to stream on Channel 4.