The great Michael Caine stars in this British feature inspired by the true story of Bernard Jordan who, in 2014, escaped...
The great Michael Caine stars in this British feature inspired by the true story of Bernard Jordan who, in 2014, escaped from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
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86 %28 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
85 %91 reviewsAudience score rating
"Glenda Jackson is utterly transfixing in her final film."
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The Telegraph
The Telegraph"Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson exude ineffable class."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"This should be a runaway hit."
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The Times
The Times"The Great Escaper never lurches into clunky sentimentality, and whenever it looks as if it might, Caine and Jackson pull it back."
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Daily Mail
Daily Mail"Mawkish patriotism lets down the wonderfully paired Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson."
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Independent
Independent"Moving and surprisingly nuanced."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"Glenda Jackson outshines (this) lacklustre caper."
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Financial Times
Financial TimesThe Great Escaper | Details
- Rating
- 12A, infrequent strong language, moderate sex references
- Runtime
- 96
- Genre
- Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA, UK
