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Where to Watch The Great Escape(1963)

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

8.2IMDb
94%Rotten Tomatoes
86Metascore
AdventureDramaWar2h 53m

Looking for where to watch The Great Escape? You can currently find The Great Escape online through Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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.

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The Great Escape (1963), directed by John Sturges, is an adventure film and is available to stream on 11 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.2/10 and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes from 2,824 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1963, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1960s adventure, and remains widely watched decades later.

The film stars Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Richard Attenborough. At 173 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.

If you're looking to watch The Great Escape online, the best option is Amazon Prime Video for subscribers, and it's also included with MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Forrest Gump and Citizen Kane, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • No — The Great Escape isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
  • The Great Escape is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US.
  • Yes — The Great Escape is currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
  • Yes — The Great Escape is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Tubi, and it's also included with Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
  • The Great Escape runs 2h 53m (173 minutes total).
  • IMDb 8.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 86/100.

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