Escape Plan (2013) is an American action thriller film directed by Mikael Håfström. The film stars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, marking one of the few times these two iconic action stars share the screen in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Jim Caviezel, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Vinnie Jones, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Amy Ryan. The plot centers on Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone), a structural-security expert who specializes in breaking out of high-security prisons to test their reliability. Breslin’s unique skills and expertise have made him the top authority in the field.

He co-owns a security firm with his business partner, Lester Clark (Vincent D’Onofrio). Breslin’s latest assignment is to escape from “The Tomb,” a highly classified, state-of-the-art prison designed to be inescapable. Once inside, Breslin realizes that he has been set up, and the mission is far more dangerous and personal than he anticipated. The warden, Willard Hobbes (Jim Caviezel), runs the prison with an iron fist, making escape seem impossible. Inside the prison, Breslin meets Emil Rottmayer (Arnold Schwarzenegger), an inmate with his own agenda and a strong desire to escape.

The two men form an alliance and work together to devise a plan to break out of the facility. As they face a series of challenges and betrayals, Breslin and Rottmayer must use their combined skills and intellect to outsmart their captors and uncover the truth behind Breslin’s setup. Escape Plan is known for its intense action sequences, suspenseful plot, and the dynamic chemistry between Stallone and Schwarzenegger. The film combines elements of classic prison escape movies with modern action thrills, making it a gripping and entertaining experience for fans of the genre. While it received mixed reviews from critics, it was appreciated for its nostalgic appeal and the performances of its lead actors. The film’s success led to two sequels, Escape Plan 2: Hades (2018) and Escape Plan: The Extractors (2019).