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The Great Escaper

2023Movie1 h 36 min

DramaHistory
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic71–Rotten Tomatoes90%84%

A nostalgic, moving history movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Inspired by a true love story.

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.

Feels like

  • British Cinema
  • World War II
  • Memory and Remembrance
  • Poignant Drama
  • Geriatric Protagonist
  • Nostalgic Journey
  • Triumph of the Human Spirit
  • Based on True Events
  • Gentle & Heartwarming

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Oliver Parker
Written by
William Ivory
Produced by
Douglas Rae, Robert Bernstein
Music by
Craig Armstrong

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Facts

October 6, 2023 · 1 h 36 min · History, Drama, War

Released
October 6, 2023
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
History, Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, German
Made in
France, Sweden, United Kingdom
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Irony, Casting Gag, Shell-Shocked Veteran +9

  • Irony
  • Casting Gag
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • Time-Shifted Actor
  • Forgiveness
  • Flashback
  • 20 Minutes into the Past
  • Survivor Guilt
  • Friendly Fire
  • The Patient Has Left the Building
  • Based on a True Story
  • Big "WHAT?!"

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great Escaper?"

Questions about The Great Escaper

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Where can I stream The Great Escaper?

PBS MasterpieceWETA+

In the United States, The Great Escaper streams on PBS Masterpiece and WETA+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is The Great Escaper worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 71).

Is The Great Escaper okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Great Escaper plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.