Five Came Back (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2017, Five Came Back is a documentary and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
Who’s in it. Five Came Back stars Meryl Streep as Self - Narrator (voice), Steven Spielberg as Self, Lawrence Kasdan as Self and Francis Ford Coppola as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Five Came Back has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. 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 Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Came Back (2017)?
- In US, Five Came Back is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Five Came Back worth watching?
- Five Came Back holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Five Came Back?
- Five Came Back stars Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg, Lawrence Kasdan, Francis Ford Coppola and Paul Greengrass.
- When was Five Came Back released?
- Five Came Back was released in 2017.