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Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story (2002): Ratings

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Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story is a 2002 biographical drama directed by Andrea Weiss and Wieland Speck. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
29%
Metascore
34
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Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Directors
Andrea Weiss and Wieland Speck
Genres
Biography , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story About?

The premise of Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story without spoilers.

This biographical drama explores the lives of Erika and Klaus Mann, siblings who discover comfort and creative inspiration in their bond. Growing up under the shadow of their celebrated father, they grapple with a challenging family dynamic and seek their own paths to self-discovery and artistic expression. The film portrays their evolving relationship as they confront personal struggles and the weight of familial expectations.

Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • v. redgrave and c. redgrave
  • writer
  • family relationships
  • united states of america
  • germany
  • journalism
  • emigration
  • homosexuality
  • literature
  • cabaret
  • third reich
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The Director of Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story

Directed by Andrea Weiss and Wieland Speck.

From the directors

More from Andrea Weiss and Wieland Speck

More films directed by Andrea Weiss and Wieland Speck: Bones of Contention, A Bit Of Scarlet, International Sweethearts of Rhythm and Westler.

Ratings

Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

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Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story?

Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story released?

Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story was released on January 11, 2002.

Who directed Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story?

Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story was directed by Andrea Weiss and Wieland Speck.

More films by Andrea Weiss

How is Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story rated?

Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.

Does Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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