The One That Got Away (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1957, The One That Got Away is a drama, war and history film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war captured in Britain to escape back to Germany during the Second World War.
Who’s in it. The One That Got Away stars Hardy Krüger as Franz von Werra, Colin Gordon as Army Interrogator, Michael Goodliffe as R.A.F. Interrogator and Terence Alexander as R.A.F. Intelligence Officer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The One That Got Away has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . 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 (1957)?
- In US, The One That Got Away is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The One That Got Away worth watching?
- The One That Got Away holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The One That Got Away?
- The One That Got Away stars Hardy Krüger, Colin Gordon, Michael Goodliffe, Terence Alexander and Jack Gwillim.
- When was The One That Got Away released?
- The One That Got Away was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.