Maze

Set in Northern Ireland during 1983, this historical thriller follows the efforts of IRA members to escape the Maze Prison, which was considered one of the most secure facilities in Europe. The plot focuses on Larry Marley, who develops a complex strategy to break out of the high-security environment. To succeed, Marley must recruit allies and engage in a psychological game of manipulation with a prison guard named Gordon Close. The story is based on the actual events of September 25, 1983, when 38 prisoners escaped from H-Block 7, marking the largest prison break in Europe since World War II.

The film was directed and written by Stephen Burke, marking the first of two directorial efforts listed in the provided records, followed by Chasing Millions in 2026. The cast features Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Larry Marley and Barry Ward as Gordon Close, with supporting roles played by Martin McCann, Niamh McGrady, Eileen Walsh, and Aaron Monaghan. A joint production between the United Kingdom and Ireland, the movie was produced by Brendan Byrne and Jane Doolan. Audience reception on TMDB is mixed, with a rating of 5.8/10 based on 100 votes.