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The Great Escape

“Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!”

7.919632h 53mAdventureDramaWar
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The Great Escape is a 1963 adventure and drama film, running 2h 53m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on MGM Plus Amazon Channel.

PG age rating2h 53mAdventureDrama

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1963-07-03
Runtime
2h 53m
Genres
Adventure, Drama, War
Director
John Sturges
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.9 / 10 · 3,004 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

The Nazis, exasperated at the number of escapes from their prison camps by a relatively small number of Allied prisoners, relocate them to a high-security 'escape-proof' camp to sit out the remainder of the war. Undaunted, the prisoners plan one of the most ambitious escape attempts of World War II. Based on a true story.

Cast

14 names
Steve McQueenHilts 'The Cooler King'
James GarnerHendley 'The Scrounger'
Richard AttenboroughBartlett 'Big X'
James DonaldRamsey 'The SBO'
Charles BronsonDanny 'Tunnel King'
Donald PleasenceBlythe 'The Forger'
James CoburnSedgwick 'Manufacturer'
Hannes MessemerVon Luger 'The Kommandant'
David McCallumAshley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
Gordon JacksonMacDonald 'Intelligence'
John LeytonWillie 'Tunnel King'
Angus LennieIves 'The Mole'
Nigel StockCavendish 'The Surveyor'
Robert GrafWerner 'The Ferret'

Questions about The Great Escape

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Where can I watch The Great Escape in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Great Escape is listed on MGM Plus Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Great Escape suitable for children?

The Great Escape is rated PG 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 The Great Escape about?

The Nazis, exasperated at the number of escapes from their prison camps by a relatively small number of Allied prisoners, relocate them to a high-security 'escape-proof' camp to sit out the remainder of the war. Undaunted, the prisoners plan one of the most ambitious escape attempts of World War II. Based on a true…

How long is The Great Escape?

The Great Escape runs for 2h 53m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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