The Great Escape
On March 24, 1944, in the heart of Nazi Germany, 76 British, Canadian, Norwegian and French pilots who were held in Stalag Luft III, a prison camp of the Luftwaffe, escaped. Unique testimony from the last survivors, recreations and today’s digital images sheds new light on the audacious escape.
Top cast
Thierry DebruneNarrator (voice)
Jack LyonHimself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner
Charles ClarkeHimself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner
David FraserHimself - Stalag Luft III Prisoner- Howard TuckHimself - Historian
Guy WaltersHimself - Historian- Simon PearsonHimself - Biographer
- Colin Kirby-GreenHimself - Captain T. Kirby-Green's Son
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Great Escape” in the United Kingdom, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United Kingdom can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 21 Sept 2026.