The Great Escape (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2017, The Great Escape is a documentary, history and war film directed by Anna Kwak-Sialelli, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. On March 24, 1944, in the heart of Nazi Germany, 76 British, Canadian, Norwegian and French pilots who were held in Stalag Luft III, a prison camp of the Luftwaffe, escaped. Unique testimony from the last survivors, recreations and today’s digital images sheds new light on the audacious escape.
Who’s in it. The Great Escape stars Thierry Debrune as Narrator (voice), Jack Lyon as Himself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner, Charles Clarke as Himself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner and David Fraser as Himself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Great Escape sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Escape page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Escape (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Escape worth watching?
- The Great Escape holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, history and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Escape?
- The Great Escape stars Thierry Debrune, Jack Lyon, Charles Clarke, David Fraser and Howard Tuck.
- When was The Great Escape released?
- The Great Escape was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.