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Escape Plan: The Extractors (2019): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Escape Plan: The Extractors (2019) movie poster

Escape Plan: The Extractors is a 2019 action thriller directed by John Herzfeld, starring Sylvester Stallone as Ray Breslin, Melise and Harry Shum Jr.. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide on a $3.6 million budget. Its Echo Score is 40/100.

worldwide gross
$1.8M
Echo Score
40
budget
$3.6M
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Escape Plan: The Extractors (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
John Herzfeld
Genres
Action , Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$3.6M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Escape Plan: The Extractors About?

The premise of Escape Plan: The Extractors without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Security expert Ray Breslin undertakes a perilous mission to rescue the daughter of a Hong Kong tech mogul from a high-security Latvian prison. However, the situation escalates when his girlfriend is also taken captive. Now, Breslin and his team must execute a dangerous rescue operation, confronting their ruthless adversary to save the hostages before time expires and the consequences become irreversible.

Escape Plan: The Extractors Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • mansfield ohio
  • prison
  • suspense
  • 2010s
  • murder
  • death
  • violence
  • brutality
  • mercilessness
  • kidnapping
  • hostage
  • held at gunpoint
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  • rescue
  • escape
  • deception
  • double cross
  • blood
  • blood splatter
  • ambush
  • profanity
  • subtitled scene
  • bilingualism
  • analyst
  • ceo
  • father daughter relationship
  • ransom
  • extortion
  • revenge
  • suitcase full of money
  • tattoo
  • action hero
  • anti hero
  • tough guy
  • warrior
  • machismo
  • pistol
  • dual wield
  • machine gun
  • shotgun
  • stun gun
  • fire
  • arson
  • smoke
  • die hard scenario
  • mission
  • rescue mission
  • attempted murder
  • near death experience
  • race against time
  • survival
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Cast & crew

Escape Plan: The Extractors Cast & Characters

Sylvester Stallone leads the cast as Ray Breslin, with Melise as Daya and Harry Shum Jr. as Bao. Directed by John Herzfeld; 49 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Herzfeld

More films directed by John Herzfeld, best-rated first: 2 Days in the Valley, 15 Minutes, Two of a Kind and Reach Me.

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Ratings

Escape Plan: The Extractors Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 40/100, strongest in rewatch factor (48) and weakest in story & flow (34).

40 /100

Escape Plan: The Extractors Echo Score Breakdown

Escape Plan: The Extractors delivers a largely uneven DTV‑style action experience that fails to coalesce into a compelling whole. Critics uniformly note weak storytelling, thin characterisation and subpar direction, while a handful of reviewers highlight occasional gritty fight scenes and surprise moments. User feedback mirrors this split, with most rating it poorly but a small segment praising its raw energy. The cumulative sentiment positions the film as a below‑average entry in the franchise.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 38

    In terms of art and craft, the film shows little visual ambition, with critics calling it a waste of talent and noting uninspired direction and editing. The occasional brutal fight choreography receives mild praise, yet the overall production design remains generic. User comments also point to sluggish pacing and clunky editing. Consequently, the technical execution registers as subpar.

  • Character & Emotion 42

    When evaluating character and emotion, performances are described as uneven. Critics remark that Stallone’s presence is underutilised and that supporting roles lack depth, with some labeling the cast as merely a showcase for action beats. A few users note Devon Sawa’s entertaining contribution, yet most cite flat chemistry and indistinct motivations. The net impression is a weak emotional core.

  • Story & Flow 34

    Story and flow receive the harshest criticism, with reviewers describing the plot as a thin set‑up lacking follow‑through and coherence. Multiple critics highlight confusing character backstories, such as an implausible analyst role, and a general absence of intrigue or suspense. While a minority mention occasional surprise twists, the dominant view is that the narrative fails to engage, resulting in a low story rating.

  • Sensory Experience 38

    Sensory experience is reported as uneven, with some critics noting brutal fight choreography but overall describing the sound design and musical score as unremarkable. Users explicitly call the soundtrack mediocre and cite poor audio mixing, while a few praise the film’s gritty tonal palette. The balance of commentary suggests a modest sensory impact that falls short of elevating the material.

  • Rewatch Factor 48

    Rewatch factor is mixed; the majority of critics and users deem the sequel expendable, labeling it a waste of talent, while a small segment appreciates its surprise moments and raw action, describing it as enjoyable DTV fare. Positive remarks highlight occasional thrilling set‑pieces that could merit a second viewing, but overall the film lacks lasting appeal, resulting in modest replay value.

Plot

Escape Plan: The Extractors Plot Summary

What happens in Escape Plan: The Extractors from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Daya Zhang, Melise, travels from Hong Kong to Mansfield, Ohio with her entourage to tour factory locations for her father’s company, Zhang Innovations. Their mission quickly shifts from a corporate visit to a desperate fight for survival when terrorists strike, leaving Bao Yung, Harry Shum Jr., unconscious and seizing Daya along with a USB flash drive directed at Ray Breslin, the renowned security expert. The capture ignites a tense web of loyalties and old scores, pulling Breslin into a dangerous rescue mission that transcends borders and personal vengeance.

Full summary

The whole story of Escape Plan: The Extractors, scene by scene

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Box office

Escape Plan: The Extractors Box Office & Budget

Escape Plan: The Extractors grossed $1.8 million worldwide on a $3.6 million budget, 49% of what it cost.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.8M

49% of its budget back

International
$1.8M
Budget
$3.6M
Videos

Escape Plan: The Extractors Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 4 trailers.

UK Trailer
  • Trailer Official Green Band Trailer
  • Trailer Official Red Band Trailer
  • Trailer Official International Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Escape Plan: The Extractors?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which security expert is tasked with rescuing Daya Zhang from the Latvian prison?

Cars

Cars in Escape Plan: The Extractors

14 cars on screen, including the AM General M-813 and the 2008 Cadillac DTS.

All 14 cars
  • AM General M-813 in Escape Plan: The Extractors AM General M-813 Important role
  • 2008 Cadillac DTS in Escape Plan: The Extractors 2008 Cadillac DTS Minor role
  • 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV in Escape Plan: The Extractors 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Minor role
  • 2016 Cadillac XTS in Escape Plan: The Extractors 2016 Cadillac XTS Minor role
Details

Escape Plan: The Extractors Also Known As

49 alternative titles, including “Escape Plan 3: Devil's Station” and “План втечі: Екстрактори”.

Also known as
  • Escape Plan 3: Devil's Station
  • План втечі: Екстрактори
  • Evasion 3 : The Extractors
  • פעולת חילוץ: תוכנית בריחה 3
  • Escape Plan 3
  • Escape Plan 3: The Extractors
  • Le Tombeau 3: Extraction
  • Plan de Escape 3 - El Rescate
  • Escape Plan 3 - The Extractors
  • 이스케이프 플랜: 디 익스트랙터스
  • Escape Plan - The Extractors
  • Evasion 3
+37 more
  • Evasion 3 - The Extractors
  • Escape Plan III: The Extractors
  • Kế Hoạch Đào Tẩu 3
  • Qaçış Planı 3
  • Rota de Fuga 3 - O Resgate
  • Rota de Fuga 3 (2019)
  • 逃亡大計3
  • 金蝉脱壳3:恶魔车站
  • 이스케이프 플랜 3
  • Testul suprem: Extrăgătorii
  • Szupercella 3: Az Ördögverem
  • Невъзможно бягство 3
  • План побега 3
  • Évasion 3
  • План втечі 3
  • Escape Plan 3 - L'ultima Sfida
  • תוכנית בריחה 3: פעולת חילוץ
  • Kaçış Planı 3
  • Plán útěku 3: Extractors
  • Rota de Fuga 3: O Resgate
  • Plan de Escape 3
  • Plan Ucieczki 3
  • Σχέδιο Απόδρασης: Προσωπική Υπόθεση
  • Kế Hoạch Đào Tẩu: Giải Cứu
  • Plán úteku 3
  • Plano de Fuga 3
  • Le tombeau 3 : extraction
  • 鋼鐵墳墓3
  • Plan de Escape 3: El Rescate
  • خطة الهروب 3: المهربون
  • План бекства 3
  • Načrt za pobeg 3
  • Plan Za Bijeg 3
  • แหกคุกมหาประลัย 3
  • 大脱出3
  • Pabėgimo Planas 3, გაქცევის გეგმა: ექსტრაქტორები
  • 金蝉脱壳 3:恶魔车站

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Escape Plan: The Extractors FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Escape Plan: The Extractors, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Escape Plan: The Extractors?

Escape Plan: The Extractors runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Escape Plan: The Extractors released?

Escape Plan: The Extractors was released on June 20, 2019.

Who directed Escape Plan: The Extractors?

Escape Plan: The Extractors was directed by John Herzfeld.

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Who is in the cast of Escape Plan: The Extractors?

Escape Plan: The Extractors stars Sylvester Stallone as Ray Breslin, Melise as Daya and Harry Shum Jr. as Bao, among 49 credited actors.

How much did Escape Plan: The Extractors make at the box office?

Escape Plan: The Extractors grossed $1.8 million worldwide on a budget of $3.6 million.

Does Escape Plan: The Extractors have a post-credit scene?

No. Escape Plan: The Extractors has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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