The Great Escaper (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2023, The Great Escaper is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by Oliver Parker, running about 96 minutes. “Inspired by a true love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Great Escaper stars Glenda Jackson as Irene Jordan, Michael Caine as Bernard Jordan, John Standing as Arthur and Will Fletcher as Young Bernard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Great Escaper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Escaper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Escaper tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Escaper (2023)?
- In US, The Great Escaper is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Escaper worth watching?
- The Great Escaper holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Escaper?
- The Great Escaper stars Glenda Jackson, Michael Caine, John Standing, Will Fletcher and Laura Marcus.
- When was The Great Escaper released?
- The Great Escaper was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.