The Great Escape
“Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!”
The Nazis, exasperated at the number of escapes from their prison camps by a relatively small number of Allied prisoners, relocate them to a high-security 'escape-proof' camp to sit out the remainder of the war. Undaunted, the prisoners plan one of the most ambitious escape attempts of World War II. Based on a true story.
Where to watch The Great Escape in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, TCM, Wonder Project Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now, MGM Amazon Channel, 7plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV, MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, MGM Amazon Channel | FOD |
About The Great Escape
The Great Escape is a 1963 English-language adventure, drama and war film directed by John Sturges. The cast is led by Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough. It has a runtime of 2h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 2900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, TCM, Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
The Great Escape was produced by The Mirisch Company and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on July 3, 1963, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Sturges
- Writers
- James Clavell, W.R. Burnett
- Release date
- July 3, 1963
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists
The Great Escape cast & crew
The Great Escape was directed by John Sturges and written by James Clavell and W.R. Burnett.
The cast features Steve McQueen as Hilts 'The Cooler King', James Garner as Hendley 'The Scrounger', Richard Attenborough as Bartlett 'Big X', James Donald as Ramsey 'The SBO', Charles Bronson as Danny 'Tunnel King', and Donald Pleasence as Blythe 'The Forger'.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Daniel L. Fapp, and it was produced by John Sturges and James Clavell.
Is The Great Escape worth watching?
The Great Escape holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 2,853 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 53m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and war, The Great Escape is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Great Escape
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Cast of The Great Escape
Steve McQueen
Hilts 'The Cooler King'
James Garner
Hendley 'The Scrounger'
Richard Attenborough
Bartlett 'Big X'
James Donald
Ramsey 'The SBO'
Charles Bronson
Danny 'Tunnel King'
Donald Pleasence
Blythe 'The Forger'
James Coburn
Sedgwick 'Manufacturer'
Hannes Messemer
Von Luger 'The Kommandant'
David McCallum
Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
Gordon Jackson
MacDonald 'Intelligence'
John Leyton
Willie 'Tunnel King'
Angus Lennie
Ives 'The Mole'
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The Great Escape — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Great Escape in United States?
The Great Escape is streaming on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, TCM, Wonder Project Amazon Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Great Escape on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel?
Yes — The Great Escape is currently available on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Great Escape in?
The Great Escape is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, French, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Great Escape?
The Great Escape runs 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes).
▸What is The Great Escape rated?
The Great Escape is rated NR. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 2,853 ratings.
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