Great (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1975, Great is an animation, history and documentary film directed by Bob Godfrey, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. An animated film about the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who spearheaded numerous engineering marvels of the early 19th century - including the Thames Tunnel, the Great Western Railway, and the Great Eastern steamship (for 40 years the world's largest steamship). Various styles of animation are used to depict events in his colorful life.
Who’s in it. Great stars Richard Briers as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Harry Fowler, Barbara Moore and Angus Lennie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Great has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Great worth watching?
- Great holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Great?
- Great stars Richard Briers, Harry Fowler, Barbara Moore, Angus Lennie and Peter Hawkins.
- When was Great released?
- Great was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.