


Grand Illusion at a glance
Grand Illusion is a 1937 drama and history film, running 1h 54m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1937-06-18
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.9 / 10 · 810 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA group of French soldiers, including the patrician Captain de Boeldieu and the working-class Lieutenant Maréchal, grapple with their own class differences after being captured and held in a World War I German prison camp. When the men are transferred to a high-security fortress, they must concoct a plan to escape beneath the watchful eye of aristocratic German officer von Rauffenstein, who has formed an unexpected bond with de Boeldieu.
Cast
14 names
Jean GabinLieutenant Maréchal
Dita ParloElsa
Pierre FresnayCaptain de Boëldieu
Erich von StroheimCaptain von Rauffenstein
Julien CaretteCartier, the Vaudeville Performer
Georges PécletOfficer
Jean DastéTeacher
Gaston ModotEngineer
Marcel DalioLieutenant Rosenthal
Jacques BeckerBritish Officer (uncredited)
Habib BengliaSenegalese (uncredited)Questions about Grand Illusion
Quick answersWhere can I watch Grand Illusion in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Grand Illusion is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Grand Illusion suitable for children?
Grand Illusion is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Grand Illusion about?
A group of French soldiers, including the patrician Captain de Boeldieu and the working-class Lieutenant Maréchal, grapple with their own class differences after being captured and held in a World War I German prison camp. When the men are transferred to a high-security fortress, they must concoct a plan to escape…
How long is Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion runs for 1h 54m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Grand Illusion trailer?
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