The Great Escaper (2023)

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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.

Released: 2023-10-06
Genres: History, Drama, War
Runtime: 1h 36m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 179 votes

Directed by Oliver Parker.

Top cast

Michael Caine as Bernard Jordan
Glenda Jackson as Irene Jordan
John Standing as Arthur
Will Fletcher as Young Bernard
Laura Marcus as Young Irene
Victor Oshin as Scott
Danielle Vitalis as Adele
Joe Bone as Tim
Donald Sage Mackay as Nathan
Carlyss Peer as Vicky

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Where to watch The Great Escaper

United States: stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, WETA+; rent on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: watch free on BBC iPlayer; rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, BFI Player, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
India: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; rent on Amazon Video
Canada: stream on iciTouTV, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel
Australia: stream on Beamafilm; watch free on Beamafilm, SBS On Demand; rent on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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