Where to Watch The Great Escape (1963) in Canada

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 Canada — common questions

Where to watch The Great Escape in Canada?

The Great Escape is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in Canada. Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (4K), CosmoGo (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream The Great Escape or do I have to rent it in Canada?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (4K), CosmoGo (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch The Great Escape for free in Canada?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.