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The Great Escaper
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The Great Escaper

Fri, Oct 6, 2023
  • History
  • Drama
  • War
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

GB
  • In CinemasWed, Sep 20, 2023BFI Southbank
  • PhysicalMon, Dec 11, 2023Blu-ray
CA
  • In CinemasFri, May 31, 2024
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Mar 7, 2024
  • Streaming / DigitalWed, May 1, 2024
  • PhysicalWed, Jun 12, 2024Blu-ray
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Nov 23, 2023
  • Streaming / DigitalThu, Feb 22, 2024
  • PhysicalFri, Mar 8, 2024
JP
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 11, 2024
Where to watch

Streaming on

  • PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    as Bernard Jordan
  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson
    as Irene Jordan
  • John Standing
    John Standing
    as Arthur
  • Will Fletcher
    Will Fletcher
    as Young Bernard
  • Laura Marcus
    Laura Marcus
    as Young Irene
  • Victor Oshin
    Victor Oshin
    as Scott
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