Five Came Back
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
Where to watch Five Came Back in United States
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Where is Five Came Back streaming around the world?
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| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
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| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Five Came Back
Five Came Back is a 2017 English-language documentary and war & politics series. The cast is led by Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg, Lawrence Kasdan. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Five Came Back was produced by Amblin Television, IACF Productions, and Passion Pictures and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was first aired on March 31, 2017, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Director
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Writers
- Mark Harris
- First aired
- March 31, 2017
- Last aired
- March 31, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (3 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- Amblin Television, IACF Productions, Passion Pictures
Five Came Back cast & crew
Five Came Back was written by Mark Harris.
The cast features Meryl Streep as Self - Narrator (voice), Steven Spielberg as Self, Lawrence Kasdan as Self, Francis Ford Coppola as Self, Paul Greengrass as Self, and Guillermo del Toro as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jeremy Turner, cinematography is by Sean Kirby, and it was produced by Lisa Nishimura and Adam Del Deo.
Is Five Came Back worth watching?
Five Came Back holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 73 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary series.
With 1 season and 3 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary and war & politics, Five Came Back is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Five Came Back
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Cast of Five Came Back
Meryl Streep
Self - Narrator (voice)
Steven Spielberg
Self
Lawrence Kasdan
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Paul Greengrass
Self
Guillermo del Toro
Self
Five Came Back — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Five Came Back in United States?
Five Came Back is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Five Came Back on Netflix?
Yes — Five Came Back is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Five Came Back in?
Five Came Back is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Five Came Back are there?
Five Came Back has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.
▸What is Five Came Back rated?
Five Came Back is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 73 ratings.
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