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The Great Escaper
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The Great Escaper

2023 · 96 min History Drama War
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Oliver Parker

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Bernard Jordan

Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson

Irene Jordan

John Standing

John Standing

Arthur

Will Fletcher

Will Fletcher

Young Bernard

Laura Marcus

Laura Marcus

Young Irene

Victor Oshin

Victor Oshin

Scott

Danielle Vitalis

Danielle Vitalis

Adele

Joe Bone

Joe Bone

Tim

Donald Sage Mackay

Donald Sage Mackay

Nathan

Carlyss Peer

Carlyss Peer

Vicky

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