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The One That Got Away

1957Movie1 h 51 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes–82%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes–82%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Roy Ward Baker
Written by
James Leasor, Howard Clewes, Kendal Burt
Produced by
Julian Wintle
Music by
Hubert Clifford

Everyone

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Facts

November 22, 1957 · 1 h 51 min · Violence

Released
November 22, 1957
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Content
Violence
Genres
War, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The One That Got Away?"

Questions about The One That Got Away

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Where can I stream The One That Got Away?

PrimeScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel

In the United States, The One That Got Away streams on Prime, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The One That Got Away worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 69).

Can I half-watch The One That Got Away?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.