1963 · movie · NR · 2h 53m
The Great Escape
Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!
Is The Great Escape on Netflix?
No. The Great Escape (1963) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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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How we got to 76.2
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.9/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 39 | none |
The Great Escape: common questions
Is The Great Escape on Netflix?
No. The Great Escape (1963) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch The Great Escape?
The Great Escape (1963) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is The Great Escape worth watching?
It scores 76.2/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The Great Escape?
The Great Escape runs 2h 53m (173 minutes).
What is The Great Escape rated?
The Great Escape is rated NR in the US.
Who is in The Great Escape?
The Great Escape stars Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.