The One That Got Away
Based on the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war captured in Britain to escape back to Germany during the Second World War.
Where to watch The One That Got Away in United States
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Where is The One That Got Away streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away is a 1957 English-language war and drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker. The cast is led by Hardy Krüger, Colin Gordon, Michael Goodliffe. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
The One That Got Away was produced by Julian Wintle Productions and The Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 22, 1957, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Writers
- Howard Clewes
- Release date
- November 22, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Julian Wintle Productions, The Rank Organisation
The One That Got Away cast & crew
The One That Got Away was directed by Roy Ward Baker and written by Howard Clewes.
The cast features Hardy Krüger as Franz von Werra, Colin Gordon as Army Interrogator, Michael Goodliffe as R.A.F. Interrogator, Terence Alexander as R.A.F. Intelligence Officer, Jack Gwillim as Commandant, Grizedale, and Andrew Faulds as Lieutenant, Grizedale.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Eric Cross and it was produced by Julian Wintle.
Is The One That Got Away worth watching?
The One That Got Away holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war and drama, The One That Got Away is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The One That Got Away
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Cast of The One That Got Away
Hardy Krüger
Franz von Werra
Colin Gordon
Army Interrogator
Michael Goodliffe
R.A.F. Interrogator
Terence Alexander
R.A.F. Intelligence Officer
Jack Gwillim
Commandant, Grizedale
Andrew Faulds
Lieutenant, Grizedale
Julian Somers
Booking Clerk
Alec McCowen
Duty Officer, Hucknall
Harry Lockart
German Prisoner
Robert Crewdson
German Prisoner
George Mikell
German Prisoner
George Roubicek
German Prisoner
The One That Got Away — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The One That Got Away in United States?
The One That Got Away is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The One That Got Away on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The One That Got Away is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The One That Got Away in?
The One That Got Away is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The One That Got Away?
The One That Got Away runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is The One That Got Away rated?
The One That Got Away is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 58 ratings.
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