If Asian political thriller action films are your poison, Escape from Mogadishu will be a perfect choice. And we have all the streaming details for you. Based on real events during the political turmoil of the late 80s and early 90s, this highly acclaimed movie became the highest-grossing South Korean film of 2021 and was hailed for its captivating acting performances, humorous plot, and masterful direction. The film also won several accolades, including the Best Film award at the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Escape from Mogadishu via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
Is Escape from Mogadishu available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Escape from Mogadishu is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, the movie is set amidst the backdrop of the Somalia Civil War that led to the overthrow of the Siad Barre regime and North and South Korea’s lobbying effort to be UN members in the late 80s and early 90s. The film follows Kang Dae-jin, an intelligence officer in the South Korean embassy in Somalia, and how he was intercepted and robbed while passing gifts to Barre to gain Somalia’s support in South Korea’s efforts to be admitted to the UN. The plot covers the risky escape attempts of the two Korean embassy workers during the enraging civil conflict in Somalia.
Produced by Kang Hye-jeong and Kim Yong-hwa, the film stars Kim Yoon-seok, Zo In-sung, Heo Joon-ho, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kim So-jin, Jung Man-sik, Kim Jae-hwa, Park Kyung-hye, and Enrico Ianniello. The screenplay is co-written by Ryoo Seung-wan and Lee Gi-cheol.
Watch Escape from Mogadishu streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Escape from Mogadishu is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Focusing on films and shows in all languages worldwide, Amazon Prime Video is a digital treasure trove when it comes to having a vast collection of international titles.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
Watch Escape from Mogadishu streaming via Peacock
Escape from Mogadishu is available to watch via streaming on Peacock. Considered a leading platform in the online streaming sector, Peacock allows its subscribers to stream and watch a wide array of content.
You can watch via Peacock by following these steps:
- Go to PeacockTV.com
- Click ‘Get Started’
- Choose your payment plan
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (premium)
- $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year (premium plus
- Create your account
- Enter your payment details
Peacock’s Premium account provides access to over 80,000+ hours of TV, movies, and sports, including current NBC and Bravo Shows, along with 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is the same plan but with no ads (save for limited exclusions), along with allowing users to download select titles and watch them offline and providing access to your local NBC channel live 24/7.
Escape from Mogadishu’s synopsis is as follows:
“Diplomats from the North and South Korean embassies in Somalia attempt a daring joint escape from Mogadishu when the outbreak of civil war leaves them stranded.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
