How long is The Great Escaper?

The Great Escaper is 1 h 36 min long (96 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:36 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Great Escaper rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for The Great Escaper.

Where can I stream The Great Escaper?

In the US, as of 2026-11-06: PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel (subscription), WETA+ (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch The Great Escaper (2023) tonight

The Great Escaper (2023) runs 1 h 36 min and averages 6.6 from 184 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 36 min — ends 9:36 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: History, Drama, War
Released: October 6, 2023
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 from 184 votes
Director: Oliver Parker
Starring: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Will Fletcher
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.History and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel (subscription), WETA+ (subscription).

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How long is The Great Escaper?: The Great Escaper is 1 h 36 min long (96 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:36 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Great Escaper rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for The Great Escaper.
Is The Great Escaper a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. History and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Great Escaper?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel (subscription), WETA+ (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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