Five Came Back (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2017, Five Came Back is a war and documentary film directed by Laurent Bouzereau, running about 195 minutes. “They showed the war to the world” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers who went to war to serve their country and bring the truth to the American people: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Based on Mark Harris’ best-selling book, “Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War.”
Who’s in it. Five Came Back stars Meryl Streep as Narrator (voice), Francis Ford Coppola as Self, Steven Spielberg as Self and Paul Greengrass as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Five Came Back has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Came Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Came Back tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Came Back (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Came Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Came Back worth watching?
- Five Came Back holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Five Came Back?
- Five Came Back stars Meryl Streep, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, Paul Greengrass and Guillermo del Toro.
- When was Five Came Back released?
- Five Came Back was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 195 minutes.