The Great Escaper

Name: The Great Escaper
Genre: History, Drama, War
Released: 2023-10-06
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Will Fletcher, Laura Marcus

2023·Movie·12A·96 min·★ 6.6(168)

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“Inspired by a true love story.”

In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

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France	—	Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video
Spain	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	Amazon Video
Brazil	Diamond Films Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Japan	—	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper is a 2023 English-language history, drama and war film directed by Oliver Parker. The cast is led by Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel.

The Great Escaper was produced by Ecosse Films, Filmgate Films, and Ingenious Media and made in France and Sweden. It was released on October 6, 2023, and carries a 12A certification.

Director: Oliver Parker
Writers: William Ivory
Release date: October 6, 2023
Original language: English
Age rating: 12A
Status: Released
Country: France, Sweden
Production: Ecosse Films, Filmgate Films, Ingenious Media

#normandy, france#d-day#retirement home#ww2 veteran

The Great Escaper cast & crew

The Great Escaper was directed by Oliver Parker and written by William Ivory.

The cast features Michael Caine as Bernard Jordan, Glenda Jackson as Irene Jordan, John Standing as Arthur, Will Fletcher as Young Bernard, Laura Marcus as Young Irene, and Victor Oshin as Scott.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Armstrong, cinematography is by Christopher Ross, and it was produced by Cameron McCracken and Douglas Rae.

Is The Great Escaper worth watching?

The Great Escaper holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 168 ratings, a solidly received history films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy history, drama, and war, The Great Escaper is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Great Escaper

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