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Get Away (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Get Away is a 2024 comedy horror film directed by Steffen Haars, starring Nick Frost as Richard, Aisling Bea and Sebastian Croft. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $179,897 worldwide. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
worldwide gross
$179.9K
Echo Score
45
Metascore
58
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Get Away (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Steffen Haars
Genres
Comedy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Get Away About?

The premise of Get Away without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A family’s vacation to the isolated Swedish island of Svalta takes an unsettling turn when they arrive during preparations for a local festival with a dark history. Finding the islanders unwelcoming and the rituals strange, the Smiths struggle to enjoy their trip, clinging to the island’s natural beauty. As the festival approaches, they uncover a sinister secret and a terrifying reality: a serial killer is preying on the island.

Get Away Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • cannibalism
  • family vacation
  • dark comedy
  • island
  • vacation gone wrong
  • teenage brother and sister
  • dropping a plate
  • tri cornered hat
  • camera shot of a girl's feet
  • unwelcome
  • staring
  • girl in a bubble bath
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  • meowing like a cat
  • mother's house
  • drumming
  • mother son kiss on the lips
  • teeenage girl takes a bath
  • mother murdered
  • no cell phone signal
  • teenage girl wears a bra and panties
  • woman licks a woman
  • reference to grease the stage musical
  • ignored warning
  • older man attracted to a teenage girl
  • 200 years later
  • brother sister relationship
  • implied female nudity
  • quarantine
  • 19th century
  • cutting one's finger with a kitchen knife
  • hidden camera
  • girl undressing
  • ferryboat
  • licking
  • bad review
  • pandemic
  • drugged food
  • restaurant
  • being watched
  • torchlight
  • dead animal
  • coffins
  • sweden
  • wife calls her husband daddy
  • double murder
  • dead bird
  • sister hits brother
  • bathtub scene
  • mirror on ceiling over bed
  • unfriendly locals
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Cast & crew

Get Away Cast & Characters

Nick Frost leads the cast as Richard, with Aisling Bea as Susan and Sebastian Croft as Sam. Directed by Steffen Haars; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Get Away

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Ratings

Get Away Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Get Away 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 45/100, strongest in sensory experience (55) and weakest in art & craft (38).

45 /100

Get Away Echo Score Breakdown

Get Away delivers a mixed viewing experience that oscillates between moments of audacious humor and uneven tonal execution. Critics acknowledge a clever final act and occasional strong performances, yet many note that the film’s pacing drags and its thematic focus feels scattershot. User feedback reinforces the perception of an unsteady narrative, with praise for Nick Frost’s presence offset by disappointment in the overall cohesion. The net impression is that the film is uneven, offering limited repeat value for most audiences.

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 direction and visual execution, the film shows only modest competence. Critics highlight occasional effective use of resources but also point to tonal swerves and uneven editing that undermine consistency. User comments frequently mention a dragging pace and lack of notable visual moments until the climax. Consequently, the artistic crafting feels uneven and falls short of a polished presentation.

  • Character & Emotion 48

    When evaluating acting and character dynamics, the performances present a blend of strengths and weaknesses. Critics note that the comedic talent of the cast, especially Nick Frost, provides moments of genuine humor, though some feel his abilities are underused. Audience reactions echo this split, with a few fans praising Frost’s presence while others find the character work uneven and insufficiently engaging. Overall, the character work is moderately effective but not consistently compelling.

  • Story & Flow 42

    The narrative structure of Get Away is marked by originality attempts that frequently miss their mark. Critics commend the film’s subversive premise and a strong concluding twist, yet criticize an overall scattershot plot and pacing issues. Users similarly describe the storyline as derivative, noting a slow buildup and an unsatisfying twist that appears abrupt. The story therefore delivers occasional intrigue but suffers from uneven pacing and lack of cohesive development.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    Sensory elements such as sound design and visual style receive relatively positive acknowledgment. Critics reference the film’s bloody, unhinged aesthetic and a soundtrack that complements its darkly comic tone. While users do not comment extensively on these aspects, the occasional praise for the film’s atmospheric moments suggests a competent sensory execution. Consequently, the sensory experience is one of the more consistent strengths of the production.

  • Rewatch Factor 40

    Rewatch potential for Get Away appears limited based on the collected feedback. Critics hint at cult appeal and a deceptive blast that might attract repeat viewings, but they also note the uneven tone that could deter audiences. User opinions largely describe the film as tiring and unremarkable after the initial viewing, with few indicating desire for another watch. Overall, the film offers modest replay value, primarily for niche viewers.

Plot

Get Away Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Get Away from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

We are introduced to the Smith family—a quintessentially British clan about to swap city life for a coastal holiday. Father Richard, mother Susan, sister Jessie, and brother Sam appear to be a typical modern family, with the teenagers rubbing against their parents’ more measured pace. Their plan to catch a ferry to a remote island starts to feel off almost as soon as they arrive at the seaside restaurant, where the locals’ reactions run from wary to unnatural. The restaurateur and his wife warn them that the island is “forbidden” during Karantan, a superstition that is echoed by the ferry conductor and the ferry’s passengers, who stare with something more than ordinary curiosity.

Full summary

The whole story of Get Away, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Get Away Box Office

Get Away grossed $179,897 worldwide.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$179.9K

US & Canada
$179.9K
Videos

Get Away Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 2 trailers, 4 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 7 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official UK Trailer
  • Featurette Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft and Maisie Ayres arrive at the Get Away premiere
  • Featurette That swede swede red carpet content
  • Featurette Q&A with Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft & Maisie Ayres
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Get Away?

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

Question 1 of 10

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Who portrays Richard, the father of the Smith family?

Cars

Cars in Get Away

10 cars on screen, including the 2020 Cadillac CT5-V and the 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR X761.

All 10 cars
  • 2020 Cadillac CT5-V in Get Away 2020 Cadillac CT5-V Main role
  • 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR X761 in Get Away 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR X761 Important role
  • 2019 Toyota Prius IV in Get Away 2019 Toyota Prius IV Important role
  • 2015 Nissan Juke Nismo in Get Away 2015 Nissan Juke Nismo Minor role
Details

Get Away Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “逃离这里” and “Адские каникулы”.

Also known as
  • 逃离这里
  • Адские каникулы
  • فــرار
  • 죽여주는 휴가
  • Lạc Vào Ác Mộng
  • De escapada
  • 逃脫之旅
  • Get Away: Fuga senza uscita
  • Férias Macabras
  • מילוט
  • Kaome siit
  • 逃脱之旅
+1 more
  • Kaçamak

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FAQ

Get Away FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Get Away, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Get Away?

Get Away runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Get Away released?

Get Away was released on December 6, 2024.

Who directed Get Away?

Get Away was directed by Steffen Haars.

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Who is in the cast of Get Away?

Get Away stars Nick Frost as Richard, Aisling Bea as Susan and Sebastian Croft as Sam, among 6 credited actors.

How much did Get Away make at the box office?

Get Away grossed $179,897 worldwide.

How is Get Away rated?

Get Away has 5.3/10 on IMDb and 58 on Metacritic.

Does Get Away have a post-credit scene?

No. Get Away has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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