The One That Got Away (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1996, The One That Got Away is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Paul Greengrass, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. The existence of the anti-Iraq coalition was threatened when Saddam targetted Israel. In order to keep Israel out of the war, and the coalition together the Scuds had to be stopped. SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero, under the command of Sgt. Andy McNab was tasked to destroy these weapons. Three of the SAS troopers were killed and four captured: Only one escaped - Cpl. Chris Ryan.
Who’s in it. The One That Got Away stars Paul McGann as Chris Ryan, Simon Burke as Stan, David Morrissey as Andy "Mac" McNab and Nick Brimble as Vince Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The One That Got Away has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The One That Got Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of The One That Got Away tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The One That Got Away (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The One That Got Away change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The One That Got Away worth watching?
- The One That Got Away holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The One That Got Away?
- The One That Got Away stars Paul McGann, Simon Burke, David Morrissey, Nick Brimble and Jody Abrahams.
- When was The One That Got Away released?
- The One That Got Away was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.