The Great Escaper
2023 · 1h 36m · Drama, History, War · France, Sweden · Rated 12A (GB)
Inspired by a true love story.
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.
Directed by
Oliver ParkerWritten by
William Ivory6.5Smart score
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d-daynormandy, franceretirement homeveteran
Rating12A (GB)
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