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Where to Watch The Great Escape (1963) in the US
- 1963
- Approved
- 2h 52m
- 8.2IMDb
- 94%Rotten Tomatoes
- 86Metascore
The Great Escape is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States.
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- Apple TV StoreSD168 minAudioEnglish · Spanish · French$3.99Opens in a new tab.
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- Prime VideoSD168 minAudioGerman · English +5$3.99Opens in a new tab.
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Availability last checked Oct 9, 2026.
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What it's about
Based on a true story, a group of allied escape artist-type prisoners-of-war are all put in an "escape proof" camp. Their leader decides to try to take out several hundred all at once. The first half of the movie is played for comedy, as the prisoners mostly outwit their jailers to dig the escape tunnel. The second half is high adventure as they use planes, trains, and boats to get out of occupied Europe.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Sturges
- Writer
- Paul Brickhill, James Clavell, W.R. Burnett
- Starring
- Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough
Details
- Release date
- Jul 4, 1963
- Language
- English, German, French, Russian, Spanish
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 12 nominations total
Where to Watch The Great Escape (1963) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Great Escape in the United States?
- The Great Escape is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Philo (HD), Prime Video (HD), and YouTube TV (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD) and YouTube (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Great Escape or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Philo (HD), Prime Video (HD), and YouTube TV (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Great Escape for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD) and YouTube (HD).
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